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‘Taareef to karna padegi na re baba’ – Fans react as Shubman Gill calls legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar his inspiration
India star batter Shubman Gill received the CEAT best batter award of the year owing to his magnificent batting stint. Notably, the star batter was in terrific form during the Border Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year and was also the leading run scorer in the IPL 2023 as he guided his franchise in the final of the 2023 edition.
Meanwhile, the stylish right-handed batter has called Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar his idol during his growing days. In addition, the Gujarat Titans opener also named former India skipper Virat Kohli as his inspiration. Moreover, the young batter has always been a fan of the 34-year-old RCB batter.
“(Greatest inspiration) While growing up, it was Sachin sir. Once he retired and once I started to understand the game a bit more, I was always a fan of Virat bhai,” Shubman Gill said on Star Sports.
Sachin Tendulkar & Virat Kohli are my Idols & Inspirations: Shubman Gill
Notably, the stylish right-handed batter reveals that he has followed star batter Virat Kohli since he was 12–13 years old. In addition, the 23-year-old cricketer has learned a lot from Chase Master Virat Kohli. Furthermore, the Punjab-born cricketer has always been inspired by Virat Kohli’s commitment and passion towards the game, which helped him excel in batting.
“When I was 12-13 years old I followed Virat Kohli bhai the most, he has been my idol since I started understanding cricket. I learned a lot from Virat bhai. His batting & passion & commitment motivates me. Sachin Tendulkar & Virat Kohli are my Idols & Inspirations,” he added further.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill will be next seen in action during the upcoming Asia Cup. Notably, the star batter will be expected to give a great start to Rohit Sharma’s side to win the marquee event. In addition, India’s opener was not looked into for the great momentum after IPL 2023 as he failed to score much during the WTC Finals as well as the recently concluded West Indies tour.
Check out how fans have reacted to the same:
Taareef to karna padegi na re baba💀🙌🏻
— CHIRAG TALWAR (@Chiragtalwar23) August 21, 2023
Bhai Sachin sir ne kaha isliye hi to tujhe liya 😏 pic.twitter.com/ndwjkdszrl
— Indian Elon (@elonifiedmusk) August 21, 2023
The new chameleon in the market, changing inspirations day by day. 😂
— 🤡 (@HrithiksAvenger) August 21, 2023
Sara after hearing this. pic.twitter.com/OwSVh9nhPY
— Harshhh! (@Harsh_humour) August 22, 2023
Iski baate ghum phr kar Sachin sir pe hi atakti hai 😅
— Mukesh M (@mukkuseervi02) August 21, 2023
Sara Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/MVr3a9Tu6L
— Suresh Parmar® (@iamSureshParmar) August 21, 2023
— Anshu Chauhan (@chauhandwarrior) August 21, 2023
Shubman has always said that he started playing cricket because of Sachin who was his dad's favourite player but Virat became his inspiration as he grew up watching him
Don't know what's wrong with few crybabies who haven't forgotten Gill's hundred against RCB and dislike him.
— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) August 21, 2023
Sometimes Sachin is my idol and sometimes kohli is my idol 🤡🤡
This guy wants to milk followers of kohli and Sachin fc .— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) August 21, 2023