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Who is Shubman Gill? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Shubman Gill Biography
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Shubman Gill is a rising star in the Indian cricket team. A stylish batter & a solid opener. He comes from India & shines across all formats. His elegant stroke play makes him a delight to watch. Recently, he has been made the vice-captain for the ODI format.

He played a key role in India’s 2023 World Cup campaign. His consistency at the top anchored the batting order. His century against Bangladesh showcased his class & composure. Despite India’s heartbreak in the final, he proved his mettle.

In the IPL, he’s a match-winner for the Gujarat Titans. He won the Orange Cap in 2023 with 890 runs. That season, he smashed three centuries, leading his team to the final. His batting was a masterclass in timing & shot selection. 2024 saw him continue his red-hot form. His technique against pace & spin remains unmatched. Over 3000 IPL runs at a strike rate near 135 highlight his consistency.

He dominates in Test cricket with his solid technique. His maiden Test hundred in Australia was a defining moment. He scored a stunning 128 at the Gabba, helping India script history. In ODIS & T20Is, he has already stamped his authority. Gill has had ups & downs, like every great batter. But his hunger for runs & big-match performances makes him elite. He recently got rewarded for his brilliant performance and was retained by BCCI in central contracts, and that too in the A category. He is also appointed India's next Test captain after Rohit Sharma's retirement.

In the first Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Shubman Gill played really well and scored a century, and he became the youngest captain to score a century on his captaincy Debut.

Shubman Gill Biography

NameShubman Gill
Date of BirthSeptember 8, 1999
Age24 Years
NationalityIndian
Birth PlaceFazilka, Punjab, India
Height5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Weight65 kg (143 lbs)
EducationManav Mangal Smart School, Mohali, Punjab
ReligionSikhism
Current Team(s)Indian National Team, Gujarat Titans (IPL), Punjab (Domestic)
RoleOpening Batter
Batting StyleRight-Handed Batter
DebutDec 26, 2020 vs Australia | Test
Jan 31,2019 vs New Zealand | ODI
Jan 30,2023 vs Sri Lanka | T20I
Jersey No.77 (International), 7 (IPL)
Net WorthApproximately ₹50 Crores
Relationship StatusRumored to be dating Sara Tendulkar
Shubman Gill Bio

Shubman Gill Religion & Caste

The religion followed by Shubman Gill is Sikhism, yet he follows all other religions equally and with full respect. He was seen at the Shwetambar Jain Temple performing a prayer, which shows that he follows all religions. He hails from Fazilka, Punjab, India, and belongs to a Punjabi Jatt Sikh family.

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Shubman Gill Family

Shubman Gill is from a village in Fazilka, Punjab, and was born to a family of farmers where his father, as well as his grandfather, were involved in the work of agriculture. He got full support from his family back in his early days to play cricket, which has made him today a generational cricketer in the world of cricket.

Shubman Gill Father

Shubman Gill's father is Lakhwinder Singh Gill, who was involved in the work of agriculture. He has played a significant role in Shubman's cricketing career, where he wanted to become a cricketer but failed, and saw an opportunity to turn his dream true by making his son a cricketer. He converted his farmland into a cricket pitch where he made Shubman practice all the time. He even moved to Mohali, leaving behind his life in the village to make a good cricket career for his son in the city, where there would be more opportunities. They went to live near the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium to make it easy for Shubman.

Shubman Gill Mother

Shubman Gill's mother is Keart Gill, who is a homemaker by profession and has been a supportive pillar for her son since his early cricket days.

Shubman Gill Brother

Shubman Gill does not have any brothers.

Shubman Gill Sister

Shubman Gill's sister is Shahneel Gill, who has recently become a fashion influencer on Instagram, where she has more than 426K followers on her account. She could be seen in the stands cheering for her brother during Shubman's matches.

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Shubman Gill Instagram

The Official Instagram handle of Shubman Gill is @shubmangill, where he has more than 16.4M followers on his account. He usually posts about his cricket journey as well as his lifestyle pictures, especially with his father.

Shubman Gill Twitter

The “Prince of Indian cricket” has 1.8 million followers on X (formerly Twitter), and his official X handle is @ShubmanGill.

Shubman Gill Facebook

The official Facebook page of Shubman Gill is Shubman Gill, where he has more than 2.7M followers on his account.

Shubman Gill Jersey Number

Shubman Gill has been seen wearing jersey number 77 in international cricket since his U-19 days till date in all other matches. This might be one of his lucky numbers, which is why he wears this only. But, only during IPL, he is seen wearing jersey number 7, which is an iconic jersey number of former Indian Captain, MS Dhoni.

Shubman Gill Relationships

Shubman Gill is not married to anyone, and he is not even dating anyone officially. Yet, there were many speculations and rumours about his dating life with several famous names like Sara Tendulkar and even Sara Ali Khan.

Shubman Gill Girlfriend

Shubman Gill is rumoured to date Sara Tendulkar. She is Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter & a social media influencer. Fans have spotted Gill & Sara liking each other’s posts. They have been seen together at restaurants & events. Once in a talk show, Shubman talked about his dating life, whether he was or wasn't dating.

Neither Gill nor Sara has confirmed their relationship publicly. Their social media interactions & appearances fuel dating rumours. Fans love discussing Gill & Sara’s rumoured relationship online. Many believe they are secretly dating & keeping things private. Despite speculations, Gill stays focused on cricket & performances. His personal life remains private & free from media controversies.

Shubman Gill Net Worth and Salary

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Shubman Gill (Image credits: Official X account of Shubman Gill | X/@Shubmangill)

Shubman Gill net worth is approximately ₹50 crore, which he earns from his BCCI contracts, IPL salary, and brand endorsements. Recently, the BCCI retained Gill in their 2025-26 Annual Player Retainership for the Indian men’s team, in which he got a Grade A contract worth ₹5 crore annually.

He will also earn ₹15 lakh per Test match, ₹6 lakh per ODI, and ₹3 lakh per T20I as match fees. These earnings tell about his significance in his growing financial success.

Shubman Gill has also been retained by his franchise in the IPL for a whopping ₹16.50 crores for 2025, which is a major part of his net worth.

He endorses Adidas, CEAT, JBL, Fiama, Gillette & Boat. His Adidas deal includes wearing their gear during matches. He has recently got a deal with the MRF for his bat sponsor, which was earlier seen with Virat Kohli and even Sachin Tendulkar. Social media promotions & ads add to his earnings. His popularity & consistency ensure steady financial growth.

Net WorthAround ₹50 crore
Income SourcesCricket contracts & endorsements
BCCI Annual Contract₹5 crore (Grade A)
IPL Contract₹16.50 crore (Gujarat Titans)
Test Match Fee₹15 lakh per match
ODI Match Fee₹6 lakh per match
T20I Match Fee₹3 lakh per match
Shubman Gill Salary Stucture & Net worth

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Shubman Gill Career

Shubman Gill is among India’s brightest batting talents. His technique & temperament make him a special player. He has played across all formats & delivered match-winning knocks.

Shubman Gill made his IPL debut in 2018. He played for KKR & impressed with his performances. In 2022, he joined the Gujarat Titans & won IPL 2022. He became the Gujarat Titans’ captain for the IPL 2024 season.

Gill made his India ODI debut on January 31, 2019. His Test debut came on December 26, 2020, vs Australia. He played a match-winning knock & impressed everyone. His T20I debut was on January 3, 2023. Gill is now India’s future & Gujarat Titans’ leader.

International Career

In his international career, Shubman has shown his class with batting exceptionally wherever he has been asked to play. He has become one of the most successful ODI opening batsmen, where he has an impressive average and scores consistently. He is a strong contender to lead the Indian team in the future, where he was announced as the Vice-captain of the ODI team during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Recently, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test matches. The selectors chose Shubman Gill as his successor, and the youngster will now lead India in Test cricket. His new cricketing journey as India's Test captain will begin from India's tour of England in June 2025.

In his international career, he has played 34 Test matches, and he has scored more than 2000 runs with an average of 42.72. He has struck 8 centuries and 7 half-centuries so far. He became the first Indian captain to score a double hundred in Tests and the sixth captain in the history of Indian cricket to score a double hundred during the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

In the second match of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, he has broken many records by scoring a total of 430 runs in that single match, where he scored 269 in 1st innings and 161 in 2nd innings. In the third Test of the series at Lord's, Gill broke Virat Kohli's record for the most runs in a single Test series in England.

In ODIs, he has played 55 matches, scoring 2775 runs with an average of 59.04, and has scored 8 centuries and 15 half-centuries. In T20Is, he has been given many chances, where he has played only 21 matches and scored 578 runs with an average of 30.42, and has scored an unbeaten century. Gill is India’s future & a key figure in their lineup.

FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveSR100s50s4s6sCt
Tests346352,47826942.7262.72872303225
ODIs55558277520859.0499.568153135937
T20Is21212578126*30.42139.271360225

IPL Career

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Shubman Gill (Image Credits: Gujarat Titans Official X Account/@gujarat_titans)

Shubman Gill is a stylish top-order batsman. He began his IPL journey with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018, showcasing his elegant strokeplay. After joining the Gujarat Titans in 2022, he became the captain of the team in 2024. Gill’s consistency was seen in 2023, scoring 890 runs, including three centuries, earning the Orange Cap. He has become a more reliable batsman over time and has shown consistency in scoring runs.

In his IPL career, he has played 118 matches, where he has scored 3866 runs with an average of 39.44 and a strike rate of 138.71. He has also scored 4 centuries and 26 half-centuries while at the top order.

TournamentTeamsMatInnsNORunsHSAveSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
IPLKKR & GT11811517386612939.44138.71426372119450

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Shubman Gill Achievements & Awards

Shubman Gill is one of the generation cricketers and has achieved a lot in his cricket career so far. He has been named the full-time captain of the Indian Test cricket team, which is a great honor for a cricketer. He was a part of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 winning team, where he played a key role in India's title win; he scored 372 runs in 6 matches and also won the Player of the tournament. He won the award for the International Cricketer of the Year in 2022 for his exceptional cricket performances. He became the fastest Indian to 2000 ODI Runs, which was achieved in just 38 innings. He won the Orange Cap in IPL 2023 for scoring 890 runs in a season, which is the second-highest ever in an IPL season. He was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month in both January and September 2023 for his outstanding performances in ODIs, whereas he was named in the ICC ODI Team of the Year 2023. He won the Polly Umrigar Award in 2024, which is given to the best men's cricketer of the year. He has achieved much till now and is looking forward to conquering the world of cricket in the near future with his world-class cricketing skills.

YearAchievement / AwardDetails
2018ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup WinnerPlayed a key role in India's title win; scored 372 runs in 6 matches.
2018Player of the Tournament – ICC U-19 World CupRecognized for his stellar batting performance.
2022International Cricketer of the YearFor his exceptional cricket performances.
2023Double Century in ODIsScored 208 vs New Zealand in Hyderabad; one of the youngest to do so.
2023Orange Cap – IPL 2023Scored 890 runs for Gujarat Titans – second highest ever in an IPL season.
2023ICC Men’s Player of the Month (January and September)For outstanding performances in ODIs.
2023Fastest Indian to 2000 ODI RunsAchieved in just 38 innings.
2023Named in ICC ODI Team of the YearFor consistent performances across the year.
2024Polly Umrigar Award Given for best men's cricketer of the year

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shubman Gill's age & date of birth?

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Shubman Gill was born on September 8, 1999. He is 24 years old.

What is Shubman Gill’s height?

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He stands 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.

What is Shubman Gill’s jersey number?

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His jersey number is 77 in international cricket.

When did Shubman Gill make his international debut?

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He made his ODI debut on January 31, 2019, vs New Zealand. His T20I debut came on January 3, 2023, vs Sri Lanka. He played his first Test match on December 26, 2020, vs Australia.

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