Former India batter turned veteran commentator Sanjay Manjrekar said that in-form batter Shubman Gill could be one of the standout performers in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 as well. According to Manjrekar, the ICC event could help him showcase his talent a lot more in comparison to some of the other players as well.

During a discussion on ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar said, “What really stood out in that performance today was how easily he got to his hundred. I have seen in the past [Sachin] Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, when you look up and you think the batter is on 60 or 70. He’s got a hundred. This is the hallmark of an exceptional player in 50-over cricket. This is the tournament [Champions Trophy] which will perhaps make us notice Shubman Gill even more in comparison to all the others who’ll also turn up. It seems at this stage he’s able to balance his game of attack, defense and rotating the strike better than T20 cricket and Test cricket that we saw in Australia.”

ALSO READ: “Aap Lucknow ke naye nawab hain” – Aakash Chopra on Rishabh Pant’s appointment as LSG captain

Sanjay Manjrekar also said that Gill the Test batter is still a work in progress, but added that his ODI game is very well organized as well. However, Gill was the highest run-getter in the ODI series against England as well. In three matches, he smashed 259 runs at an average of 86.33 and a strike rate of 103.60 as well.

“At this stage of his career, which is still very young, I think everything’s coming together for him in 50 overs cricket. I am sure his ambitions are greater and he wants to make an impact and become a great player in Test matches, so also T20 cricket,” he concluded.