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[Saba Sports News] Shubman Gill, the rising star of Indian cricket, is in exceptional form in 2023, leading the ODI run charts. With 302 runs, he was the highest run-scorer in the Asia Cup 2023. As India gears up for the World Cup, Gill is expected to be a key batsman at the top of the order.
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has praised Gill, highlighting his importance in the World Cup. Raina believes Gill has the potential to follow in the footsteps of Rohit Sharma, who was the top run-scorer in the 2019 World Cup.
Raina said, ‘He’ll be one of the most important players at the World Cup… What Rohit Sharma did in the 2019 World Cup; Gill could do the same for India this year.’
In the 2019 World Cup, Rohit Sharma scored 648 runs with five centuries and one fifty, finishing as the highest run-scorer.
In 2023, Gill has amassed 1052 runs in 18 ODI innings at an average of 70.03, including four centuries and four fifties. He made history by becoming the seventh male cricketer to score a double hundred (208) in ODIs against New Zealand in January 2023.
As India aims for its third World Cup title, Gill’s exceptional form is expected to play a crucial role in their campaign.