India opening batsman Shubman Gill got a standing ovation from Sara Tendulkar, daughter of legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, for his brilliant knock of 92 runs against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Gill had been in red-hot form in 2023, but he had not looked at his very best in the World Cup. He had missed a few matches in the competition with dengue, before returning and registering scores of 16, 53, 26, and 9 in four matches.
However, he brought out his best in the match against Sri Lanka and played a wonderful knock. Gill lost his opening partner Rohit Sharma in the first over itself, but he stayed confident and built a stunning partnership with Virat Kohli. Gill and Kohli added 189 runs in 179 balls before the dismissal of the former in the 30th over.
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Shubman Gill scored 92 runs off 92 balls, with 11 fours and 2 sixes, before getting dismissed. He looked dejected after missing out on a ton, but as he was walking back to the pavilion, the entire Wankhede Stadium, as well as Sara Tendulkar, appreciated his knock by giving him a standing ovation.
It was a heartwarming moment to see Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of one of the greatest cricketers of all time, giving a standing ovation to a young and talented cricketer like Shubman Gill.
— Kirkit Expert (@expert42983) November 2, 2023
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- 12 – Shubman Gill*
- 11- Pathum Nissanka
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- 10- Rohit Sharma
- 10 – Virat Kohli
Gill’s knock was a testament to his talent and potential. He has been one of the most promising young batsmen in the world for a few years now, and he is finally starting to fulfill his potential.
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Gill’s standing ovation from Sara Tendulkar was also a special moment. It showed that he is respected by the fans and by the cricketing community as a whole. Shubman Gill’s knock against Sri Lanka was a reminder of his immense talent and potential. He is a cricketer to watch out for in the years to come.
