Rahul Dravid’s inputs have helped Shubman become a focused cricketer, says father Lakhwinder Gill

Dravid’s inputs have helped Shubman become a focused cricketer, says father

Shubman Gill has taken Indian Under-19 cricket by storm. In the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018, Gill has been in red-hot form. He has so far collected 153 runs, inclusive of 2 fifties. Shubman is also India’s U-19 vice-captain in the ongoing tournament.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Shubman’s father, Lakhwinder has lauded his son’s performance so far, and credited Rahul Dravid. Senior Gill said: “Shubman had prepared for the U-19 World Cup for the last one-and-half years. The camps at National Cricket Academy, exposure tours and Dravid’s inputs have helped him become a focused cricketer. He has not taken sugar in the last one-and- half years. He follows a strict diet and fitness regime. He takes boiled veggies, oats, proteins and vitamins. Being Punjabis, we gorge on sarson ka saag, rajmah rice, desi ghee and white butter, but he has not touched them for a long time. Cricket is his life. He feels he should not cheat as he wants to make his dream come true.”

Shubman was impressive in the Ranji Trophy season, playing for Punjab. Shubman was impressive in the Ranji Trophy season, playing for Punjab. Talking about Shubman, his father further adds, “He is aware of the road ahead. He loves playing the rising deliveries. I knew Shubman would make use of the chance and shine. He needs to do this consistently in the tournament and help India win the trophy.”