Shubman Gill (born 8 September 1999) is an Indian cricketer and captain of India’s Test and ODI teams. A stylish right-handed batsman nicknamed “Prince”, he became the youngest player to score an ODI double century in 2023. In 2025 he succeeded Rohit Sharma as Test captain and scored 754 runs in his first series in charge, in England. He took over the ODI captaincy later that year.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Shubman Gill |
| Nickname | Prince |
| Born | 8 September 1999, Fazilka, Punjab, India |
| Age | 27 |
| Role | Right-handed top-order batsman |
| International debut | ODI 2019, Test 2020, T20I 2023 |
| Captaincy | India Test captain (2025–), ODI captain (2025–) |
| IPL team | Gujarat Titans (captain since 2024) |
| Known for | Youngest ODI double centurion, 754 runs in England as Test captain |
Early Life
Gill was born in Fazilka, Punjab, into a farming family. His father, Lakhwinder Singh, recognised his talent early and built a practice pitch on the family farm. He later moved the family to Mohali so that Gill could get better coaching.
Career
Gill was Player of the Tournament at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, which India won under coach Rahul Dravid. He made his ODI debut in New Zealand in 2019 and his Test debut in Melbourne in December 2020. He scored a vital 91 in the famous win at the Gabba in January 2021, which sealed India’s series victory in Australia.
In January 2023 Gill scored 208 against New Zealand in Hyderabad, becoming the youngest player to make an ODI double century. He was also the fastest to 2,000 ODI runs. The same year he won the IPL Orange Cap with 890 runs for Gujarat Titans, and he became their captain in 2024. He was the first male player to win the ICC Player of the Month award four times.
Gill was vice-captain when India won the 2025 Champions Trophy. After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket, he was appointed Test captain in May 2025. In his first series as captain, in England, he scored 754 runs, including a maiden double century (269) and 161 in the same match at Edgbaston. In October 2025 he was also named ODI captain, and he has served as vice-captain of the T20I side.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Shubman Gill born?
Shubman Gill was born on 8 September 1999 in Fazilka, Punjab, India and is 27 years old.
What is Shubman Gill known for?
Known for: Youngest ODI double centurion, 754 runs in England as Test captain.
Featured image: Shubman Gill at a press conference while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, April 2019. Photo by CRICKETNEXT, licensed under CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
