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Shubman Gill Supported Abhishek Sharma After Three T20 World Cup Ducks
Shubman Gill supported Abhishek Sharma after Sharma started the T20 World Cup with three consecutive ducks. Sharma sought advice from Gill, a long-time friend and teammate.
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma share a close friendship, having played cricket together from junior levels to representing their country. Both players also share Yuvraj Singh as a mentor. Sharma approached Gill for guidance after a string of three ducks at the beginning of the T20 World Cup. At the BCCI Awards, Gill was asked if he had offered Sharma any advice before the competition. Gill responded, downplaying the idea while praising Sharma's abilities. Sharma himself turned the memory of the three ducks into a joke.
Key Facts
- Abhishek Sharma sought advice from Shubman Gill after three consecutive ducks in the T20 World Cup.
- Gill and Sharma have a long-standing friendship, playing together since junior cricket.
- Yuvraj Singh serves as a mentor for both Gill and Sharma.
- Gill responded to questions about advising Sharma with a dismissive but praising remark at the BCCI Awards.
- Sharma has joked about his three-duck start to the T20 World Cup.
- Gill and Sharma both represent the same state in cricket.
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Research Sources
- MoneyControl — How Shubman Gill helped Abhishek Sharma after three consecutive ducks in T20 World Cup- Moneycontrol.com