New Delhi : Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Shubman Gill has the potential to become a big star for India in the future.
“If KKR show enough confidence in Shubman Gill and if you tell him that he will play every game and will open in every game, then he can show his potential, he has such class that if you ask any Indian cricketer who is the next star, everyone will say Shubman Gill. So this is a great opportunity for him to show why he can go on and become a big star for India.”
the former skipper was quoted saying to ‘Sports Tak.’
First shots of training in Abu Dhabi with the boys 🎬 #KorboLorboJeetbo @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/2AEjsCfbx8
— Shubman Gill (@RealShubmanGill) September 2, 2020
He also said that KKR should back Gill and play him in every game this season.
Gavaskar went on to add that KKR have the right mix of youth and experienced players. and they have a great bowling attack to win the IPL this year in the UAE.
“KKR certainly have the players and also have a potent bowling attack. This team can prove to be really dangerous and can will IPL 2020. Even in 2014, when the first leg of the tournament was played in the UAE, KKR went on to win the tournament.”
“Even this time around, they have a very balanced team and also have a lot of experience. Sunil Narine has just come off a winning campaign with the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL. Thus there will be confidence in the side and they can be a really dangerous team.” He added.
KKR will open their campaign against defending champion Mumbai Indians (MI) on September 23 at the UAE.
