'He always give advice...' - Shubman Gill speaks about 'Guru mantra' from his current mentors

In an interview with Hollywood Reporter India, Shubman Gill acknowledged the importance of a mentor, offering guidance that helped him in improving his skills.

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Currently, Shubman Gill is one of the best cricketers in the Indian team. Gill is the rising star of cricketing world and has made his name in a short span of time. Shubman Gill was part of the team that lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He has been sharing the same stage with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for quite a long time now and has got to learn many things from them. Speaking about the same topic, the right-hander added that winning the tournament alongside players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was a unique experience.

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During an interview with Hollywood Reporter India, Gill acknowledged the role of a mentor, giving advice that helped him to develop his game. "In our team, if you have someone like Rohit Bhai, Virat Bhai, Gauti Bhai -- in the IPL, Ashu Pa, Vikram Paaji, then Yuvi Paaji is someone I have been in touch with in last 5 years, he always advise if I am lacking or if I can do more or things I need to avoid so these are players I lean to," he said.

Shubman Gill shares his favorite food and movie

Fans got a chance to see the other side of  Gill when he spoke out about anything from his favourite movies to his eating habits. The right-handed batter revealed something unexpected about how his love for parathas started. "Growing up, I was a big fan of Hrithik Roshan. I used to hate parathas as a kid, but I started eating them because Hrithik’s character in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai loved aloo parathas!” Gill said while laughing, Now he is on a diet to maintain his fitness level.

The Gujarat Titans are currently led by Shubman Gill in the Indian Premier League (IPL).  With 12 points, the franchise leads the points table at the moment.  The team's next game is Monday, April 28, against the Rajasthan Royals.

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