Virat Kohli gives special names to Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan: Young cricket sensations Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill have forged a deep friendship both on and off the cricket field, forming an unbreakable bond during their stints with Team India, especially on lengthy tours. This revelation came from their senior teammate Virat Kohli, who affectionately refers to them as “Sita aur Geeta,” highlighting their constant companionship during team activities and discussions.
Kohli’s insights were shared during an event, shedding light on the camaraderie between the two rising stars of Indian cricket.
Both Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan are currently active participants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Gill, assuming the leadership role for the Gujarat Titans following Hardik Pandya’s departure, demonstrated his leadership skills with an exceptional performance, steering his team to victory against the Rajasthan Royals with an impressive score of 72 runs. This achievement adds to his string of notable performances, including consecutive half-centuries, underscoring his prowess on the cricket field.
In the IPL 2024 season, Gill has amassed a total of 255 runs in six matches, boasting an average of 51.
Virat Kohli gives special names to Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan
Meanwhile, Kishan, representing the Mumbai Indians, has encountered difficulties this season, struggling to find his form with just 92 runs in four matches. Furthermore, his absence from domestic cricket resulted in his exclusion from the BCCI central contracts list, heightening the pressure on him to deliver standout performances to reclaim his position in the national squad, particularly with the impending T20 World Cup.
On another front, Kohli has been leading from the front in the IPL, emerging as the leading run-scorer of the season with a remarkable century to his name. Despite his individual brilliance, his team, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has faced setbacks, securing victory in only one of their initial five matches and currently occupying a lower position in the points table.
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Shubman Gill, the 24-year-old opening batsman from Punjab, rose to prominence for his significant role in India’s U19 World Cup triumph in 2018. After joining the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018, Gill made notable contributions in his debut and subsequent seasons, leading to his retention by the KKR management. He made his ODI debut for India in 2019 and his Test debut in 2020, with high hopes pinned on his cricketing future. Despite being released by KKR ahead of the 2022 TATA IPL Auction, Gill quickly found a new home with the Gujarat Titans, who later entrusted him with the captaincy for the 2024 IPL season.
Both on and off the field, young Indian talents Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill share an undeniable bond that has earned them the reputation of being inseparable. Their camaraderie, affectionately termed as bromance, is widely recognized among fans. As members of the national squad across various formats for several years now, Kishan and Gill have become synonymous with one another. Recently, Virat Kohli playfully referred to them as “identical twins,” highlighting their close relationship.
According to Kohli, separating the duo is a challenge due to their mutual fondness for each other’s company, whether it’s during team meetings or meals.
“Sita and Geeta (referring to Ishan and Shubman) share a unique and tight bond. On team tours, they are always together – whether it’s for meals, discussions, or simply hanging out. I’ve never seen them apart,” Kohli remarked.
Following Hardik Pandya’s move to Mumbai Indians, Gill has assumed leadership of the Gujarat Titans, while Kishan serves as a wicketkeeper-batsman for the Mumbai Indians.
In a recent match, Gill led from the front, scoring 72 runs as Gujarat Titans handed Rajasthan Royals their first defeat of IPL 2024. Despite narrowly missing out on a century against the Punjab Kings in the previous week, Gill has now registered consecutive half-centuries.
Meanwhile, Kishan has faced challenges with his form for MI this season, accumulating only 92 runs across four matches. Additionally, he faces the threat of losing his BCCI contract due to his absence from domestic matches for Jharkhand. To secure his spot in the India squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Kishan must deliver consistent performances.
Kohli, currently topping the IPL 2024 scoring charts with one century already to his credit, has amassed 316 runs in 5 matches for RCB, boasting an impressive average of 105.33.
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