The pain of 2023 is still there, Shubman Gill told his ultimate goal, prepared a special plan for the World Cup trophy:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The defeat against Australia in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup is still a pain in the heart of every Indian cricket fan and player. Recalling that defeat, Shubman Gill said that Team India was very close to the trophy at that time, but that mistake still hurts him. Gill believes that now his entire focus is on the World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027.

“That tension still inspires” – Shubman Gill

During the interview, Gill shared his heart:

The unfulfilled dream of 2023: Gill admitted that losing the final after winning 10 consecutive matches on home ground was heartbreaking. He said, “We were very close to the trophy then. That was a moment that taught us what price one has to pay to become champions. That defeat motivates us to become better.”

Target of 2027: Gill told that now only the 2027 World Cup remains in his mind. He said, “Winning the ODI World Cup for the country is the ultimate goal of any player. We will get another chance in South Africa and we are already preparing for it.”

Support of senior players and enthusiasm of youth

Gill indicated that Team India is headed for a new change in the 2027 mission. While he is focusing on building a new core team with youth, the experience of senior players is also very important for the team. Gill believes that in the next two years the team will become a unit that will have the strength to defeat any opponent on foreign pitches.

How has been Gill’s journey?

Shubman Gill has created a distinct identity for himself in ODI cricket in the last few years. From scoring the most runs in 2023 to taking over the captaincy of the team, Gill has proved that he is a future superstar. Now fans hope that under his captaincy, India will repeat the history of 2011 in 2027.