Despite being a new IPL franchise, the Gujarat Titans have already garnered a fan base thanks to a number of well-known players. Shubman Gill, who will be guiding the franchise in the forthcoming event for the second time, is the team’s main star. The 25-year-old talked candidly about his early encounters with Sachin Tendulkar and his father prior to the event. Gill also spoke of Glenn Maxwell’s presence and how, as a boy, he would toss balls to them during practice. He also claimed that the God of Cricket was the source of his inspiration to play cricket.
“I remember attending three to four matches with my father at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. In the second or third year of the IPL, Mumbai Indians came there for practice. I was around nine or ten years old at the time. I even have a photo with Sachin Sir and Glenn Maxwell. I was throwing balls to them during their practice. These are some of my earliest memories of the IPL. I was extremely nervous, but I already knew about Sachin Sir. He was the reason I started playing cricket. My father is his biggest fan. Though my dad never had much interest in posters, we had Sachin’s posters in our village,” he said via JioHotstar.
Shubman Gill Believes Leadership Is a Continuous Journey
During his interview Shubman Gill described his recent leadership development as well. The interview covered his captaincy journey together with the essential elements for his growth as well as methods used to manage his players across the team.
“I believe leadership is a continuous journey. You gain new insights with every match and every week. Different players bring different perspectives, teaching you not just about leadership but also about themselves. As a leader, the key is to understand what enables each player to perform at their best. Every player is different, and leadership is about managing them effectively. Knowing their strengths, weaknesses, and how to bring them back into form when they are struggling is crucial. The more you play, the more experience you gain through highs and lows, and that shapes you as a leader.”
Shubman Gill
“It is essential to have one-on-one conversations with teammates. Initially, I was not the type to naturally engage in such interactions, but as a leader, it became a conscious effort. Talking to the players, understanding their mindset, and ensuring they feel valued is important. When a team leader reaches out, it instils confidence in the players and helps build a strong team environment.”
Shubman Gill
