Shubman Gill reveals Rahul Dravid's secret of coaching, lauds ex-captain's India A vision

Young Indian cricketer Shubman Gill recently starred in India’s series win in Australia. opening batsman fired with an attacking 91 on a rabid Day 5 pitch at Gabba that allowed his side to overhaul a stiff target in final hour of series-decider. Earlier in series, Gill celebrated his Test debut with scores of 45 and 35* and India’s eight-wicket win at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day.

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Shubman Gills heaps praise on his Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid

Shubman Gill recently interacted with Forbes India where he spoke in length about his successful trip to Australia. When asked about Rahul Dravid’s contribution on his batting, 21-year-old expressed thing but mirations for former Indian captain.

Shubman Gill said that he has been interacting with Dravid since his Under-19 days. He revealed that Dravid is t someone who goes out of his way to point out certain things to his players every day. Gill said that he watches players for a week and only passes out his instructions when required. youngster later claimed that Rahul Dravid is someone who wants his players to play ir own game with “minimum mental stress”.

In fact, Gill believes that Dravid and BCCI's vision to hold more overseas tours for India A team, especially when senior team is also travelling to same country at same time, me 'A' players much more competitive and experienced to face rigours of international cricket whenever required. 

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India vs Australia 4th Test 2021 summary

While Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill’s Day 5 brilliance saw Team India overhaul a stiff target to clinch series, 123-run stand in first innings between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar also turned out to be a decisive factor. Apart from Gill, even Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur have all been coached by Rahul Dravid at some point of ir careers.

Highlights of Day 5 from India vs Australia 4th Test 2021, watch video

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IPL 2021: Shubman Gill among KKR list of retained players 2021

Shubman Gill was among 17 cricketers to be retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise for upcoming Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021) season. Here is a look at list of all 17 of KKR retentions ahe of IPL 2021 auction.

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Im source: BCCI Twitter