Shubman Gill marks 27th birthday with family celebration

Accompanying the post, he wrote: 'Grateful. Always. Thank you for all the love and wishes.' Rising from Fazilka to becoming a prominent figure at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium and in front of England's large crowds, Gill has steadily established himself as a leading batsman and is considered the heir apparent to batting great Virat Kohli. His cover drive and straight drive display the skill and authority reminiscent of Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, yet he is forging a distinct legacy. Amid widespread social media attention, memes, edits and leaks, the 27-year-old is expected to play a significant role in advancing Indian cricket's future success. Gill's career statistics across formats demonstrate his calibre. In 43 Test matches, he has scored 3,043 runs at an average of 43.47, including 11 centuries and nine fifties. His One Day International (ODI) record includes 3,379 runs from 67 matches at an average of 60.33, with nine centuries and 20 half-centuries, and a highest score of 208. In Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), he has accumulated 869 runs in 36 appearances, maintaining a strike rate of 138.59, including one century. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gill has played 134 matches, amassing 4,598 runs at an average of 40.33, featuring five centuries and 32 fifties, with a top score of 129 and a strike rate of 142.08.