Gill or Gaikwad? Robin Uthappa opines on India’s next batting superstar

He considers Gill to have perfect combination of power and touch

Since Virat Kohli‘s retirement in T20I’s, there has been much debate over who could replace the star India batter. Youngsters Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad have emerged as potential candidates, showcasing their impressive stroke play.

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has weighed in on the ongoing debate, stating that the team management should consider including both batters in the playing XI, given their immense talent. While Uthappa feels that Gaikwad is slightly more consistent, he also highlighted Gill’s perfect blend of elegance and power.

“Both Ruturaj and Shubman Gill are terrific batters who have impressed everyone eith their game. While Ruturaj may be slightly more consistent statistically, Shubman Gill offers valuable versatility, blending touch and power in his game. Ultimately, it’s a tough choice between the two, as they are both undeniably talented players who could significantly benefit the team,” stated Uthappa on Sony Sports.

“Given that both players are skilled in all formats, I believe India should field them both. It’s a tough choice, but ideally, they should be able to pick both players in the lineup,” he added.

In 20 T20I matches, Gill has scored 539 runs at an average of 29.94 and a strike rate of 142.59. He has one century and three fifties, with a highest score of 126*. Meanwhile, Gaikwad has amassed 633 runs in 20 T20I innings, averaging 39.56 with a strike rate of 143.53. Gaikwad has also scored one century and four fifties.

Despite his phenomenal performance in T20 cricket since 2023, scoring 498 runs in his last 12 innings at an impressive average of 62.25 and strike rate of 150 (including one century and three half-centuries), Gaikwad was surprisingly omitted from the T20I squad for the ongoing Sri Lanka series.

As these two young players embark on their international careers, it will be captivating to see which one emerges as the next big superstar, following in the footsteps of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

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