Shubman Gill recently gave fans a rare, personal insight into his life off the field through a rapid-fire session posted by Sony Sports Network on X. The India opener answered questions ranging from cricket routines to personal favourites, giving a peek behind the curtains of his Asia Cup 2025 preparations. Click here to watch the video. When asked how many bats he carries during the tournament, Gill revealed he travels with nine, a reminder of the meticulous planning that goes into his game. Asked which teammate he would want to bat with for the rest of his life, he picked Abhishek Sharma, saying it would make things easier at the crease. On which skill he would like to borrow from another player, his answer was AB de Villiers’ scoop shot, a nod to the kind of innovation he admires.
Gill also reflected on the toughest bowler he has faced, naming England’s Jimmy Anderson, and highlighted winning the Champions Trophy 2025 as one of the most special moments of his career so far. For downtime, his cheat meal menu includes pancakes, butter chicken, daal makhni, and other Indian favourites. And before every match, he listens to his curated playlist to get in the right frame of mind. Gill has been in sharp form, and India started their Asia Cup campaign with a dominant nine-wicket win over the UAE. Chasing a mere 58, the Indian top order, led by Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill himself, made light work of the target, reaching 60 for 1 in just 4.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav (4/7) and Shivam Dube (3/4) had earlier dismantled the UAE batting line-up. Next up for India is the high-pressure clash against Pakistan on Sunday, 14th September, which promises to be a thrilling encounter in Group A. Fans will be keen to see if Gill can continue his form and play a key role in one of the biggest games of the tournament.
