Shubman Gill-Ascension to the Great Cricket World with a Peep into the First Net Practice of India.

Shubman Gill - young cricketing genius has gradually catapulted in Indian cricket charts to emerge himself as an undisputed stalwart across all cricketing formats. It has been a hard road, and for someone who became one of India's stars coming out of the U19 World Cup, such an experience indeed speaks of effort, talent, and critical moments that defined the place for this player in the world of international cricket. Especially his performance has left everyone within the cricket arena in a tizzy and impressed. Debut net session at the Indian cricket team has made him an interesting figure to this date.

Recalling Gill's first ever net session with the senior Indian team, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar recalled that moment which made them feel impressive. Bangar, who has been a part of the coaching support staff with India in a few stints in the 2010s, relived how Gill has made an instant impact in the following video posted by Star Sports. The net session is considered the most crucial session for players in which, throwdown specialists also participate. Specialists are known to deliver their fastest balls designed for real match simulations.

Bangar vividly remembers how Gill presented himself in the face of such throwdown specialists and impressed everybody with his stunning stroke play. "During that session, which serves as a kind of screen test, he played such remarkable shots that it left Ravi Shastri in awe. Ravi immediately remarked, 'We have found a ready-made player,'" said Bangar. This was the defining moment, as described by the former coach: "I thought he was more than just a promising talent-there was an air of reassurance about him that said that he could handle the top stuff."

Gill's initial impact was nothing short of remarkable. He continued to show that he was more than capable of performing under pressure. His journey in international cricket began in 2019, following his brilliant performance in the 2018 U19 World Cup, where he was named the Player of the Tournament. With 372 runs from six matches, including a series of impressive knocks, Gill had already showcased his flair for the game. Since then, he has only gone from strength to strength, becoming one of India’s premier players across all formats.

So far in his 101 international games, Gill has aggregated 4,886 runs off 128 innings with an average of 42.85 and a strike rate of 82.00. He has also been remarkably consistent, with 12 hundreds and 24 half-centuries under his belt. His top score is an astonishing 208; he can indeed play long innings that change the course of a match. Gill's record in ODIs is quite exceptional, where he has scored 2,415 runs in 48 matches at an incredible average of 58.90, including six centuries and 14 fifties. He is also the fastest player in history to reach 2,000 runs in ODIs, which he achieved in just 38 innings. This also makes him the youngest double centurion in the format.

Gill is now part of an exclusive group of Indian cricketers who have scored centuries in all formats of the game, which is a significant accomplishment for any player. His versatility across Test, ODI, and T20 formats highlights his adaptability and all-around prowess, although his Test statistics still leave room for growth. In 32 Test matches, Gill has scored 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05, with five centuries and seven fifties, and a highest score of 128. His Test record does not yet reflect the promise he showed in limited-overs cricket, but it is clear that he has the ability to evolve into a mainstay in the longer format.

He also made his presence felt in T20 internationals, with 578 runs from 21 matches at an average of 30.42 and a strike rate of 139.27. His record in T20I includes one century and three half-centuries, which also shows aggressive strokeplay in the shortest format of the game. Though he still has to find his feet there, his potential in T20 cricket is well beyond doubt.

One of his last notable knocks was during India's last ODI match against England, where he put on a crucial knock of 87 runs off 96 balls. This was during a challenging run-chase of 249 runs, where India found themselves in a precarious situation at 19/2. His calm and composed innings helped him push India forward towards victory, further underlining his ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes situations.

Looking ahead, Shubman Gill will be in action during India's second ODI against England at Cuttack. As he continues to solidify his place in the Indian team, cricket fans eagerly await more memorable performances from this talented young cricketer. With his impressive technique, mental fortitude, and all-around abilities, Gill is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars in the world of cricket today.

From his very first net session to his being one of the most promising cricketing talents currently, Shubman Gill has been a dedicated and skilled lad with remarkable potential. The future surely looks bright for this young opener, as the cricketing world will closely watch him to continue writing his story at the highest level.