Team India's current ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill turns 27 today, September 8. Born on September 8, 1999, in Fazilka, Punjab, Gill is now one of the most recognisable faces in Indian cricket, and along with his on-field success, his personal life and rumoured relationships have often made headlines.
A father's unfulfilled dream, realised through his son
Gill's father was himself passionate about cricket but could never fulfil his own dream of playing the game. He then decided that he would turn his son Shubman into a cricketer instead. Gill was trained in the sport from a very young age, and that early groundwork eventually paid off.
From the Under-19 World Cup to captaining both national teams
Gill first shot to fame during the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, where he scored a total of 418 runs with some outstanding batting and played a key role in India winning the title. His performance in that tournament also earned him the Player of the Tournament award. Following that success, Gill was picked for the senior team in 2019 and made his international debut in an ODI against New Zealand. The very next year, he also got his opportunity to debut in Test cricket. Today, Gill captains both the Indian ODI and Test sides.
As his cricket grew, so did talk of his love life
As Gill's success on the field grew, his fan following expanded rapidly as well, and along with it came constant speculation about his personal relationships. On his birthday, here is a look at some of the names that have often been linked to him.
The rumours around Sara Tendulkar
No discussion of Shubman Gill's rumoured relationships is complete without mentioning Sara Tendulkar, daughter of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. For a long time, reports suggested that the two were dating, though neither Gill nor Sara Tendulkar has ever openly confirmed the relationship.
His name has also been linked with Sara Ali Khan
Besides Sara Tendulkar, Gill's name has also been linked with Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan. The two were once spotted together at an airport, which fuelled further speculation. Sara Ali Khan later addressed the meeting herself and clarified that there was nothing romantic between her and Gill.
Avneet Kaur too has been a subject of online chatter
Apart from these two names, actress Avneet Kaur has also been associated with Shubman Gill. The duo has been the subject of much discussion on social media, but neither Gill nor Avneet Kaur has ever officially confirmed any relationship between them.
