Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Shubman Gill could be a big star for India in the future. Gavaskar’s remarks came just days before KKR plays its first game of the current Indian Premier League season against the Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi.
Speaking in an interview with Sports Tak, Gavaskar said that KKR should back Gill and play with him in every game this season.
“If KKR shows enough confidence in Shubman Gill and if you tell him that he will play every game and start every game, then he can show his potential,” said the legendary hitter from India.
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“He has such class that if you ask any Indian cricketer who the next star is, they will all say Shubman Gill. So this is a great opportunity for him to show why he can go on and become a big star for India, ”Gavaskar added.
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The former Indian batsman added that KKR has the bowling players and attack to win this year’s IPL in the UAE.
“The KKR certainly have players and they also have a powerful bowling attack. This team can be really dangerous and will be able to do the IPL 2020. Even in 2014, when the first leg of the tournament was played in the United Arab Emirates, KKR won the tournament, ”he said.
“Even this time, they have a very balanced team and also have a lot of experience. Sunil Narine has just come off a winning campaign with the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL. So there will be confidence on the side and it can be a really dangerous team, “he concluded.
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