After their IPL 2024 match was canceled due to rain. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill had a special moment with his childhood friend and SunRisers Hyderabad player, Abhishek Sharma. The rain meant the game couldn’t continue, which helped SRH make it to the playoffs. Gill took the opportunity to meet Abhishek’s mother, Manju, and sister, Komal. Who were in the stands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Gill respectfully touched Abhishek’s mother’s feet and warmly greeted Komal with a smile and handshake. This touching gesture by Gill towards Abhishek’s family quickly went viral on social media.
Gill and Abhishek share a strong bond, having grown up playing cricket together in Punjab. They both made their First Class debuts for Punjab in 2017 and played in the U-19 World Cup in 2018, which India won under Prithvi Shaw’s captaincy in New Zealand. Gill shone brightly, being named ‘Player of the Tournament’ after scoring 372 runs.
Since then, their careers have taken different paths. Gill debuted for the Indian national team in 2020 and has become a regular player in all formats. On the other hand, Abhishek has yet to make his senior team debut. Despite his excellent performance in IPL 2024,
. Abhishek was not selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup. As the selectors preferred experienced players. Interestingly, even Gill did not make it into the 15-man squad, with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking his spot at the top. However, Gill is one of the four reserve players who will travel with the team to the Americas.
Recently, both teams shared a point each due to a washed-out match on Thursday. Placing SRH third on the table with 15 points Kolkata Knight Riders was also abandoned due to rain earlier in the week. Fans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. In Hyderabad were left disappointed as the game was called off more than two. And a half hours after the scheduled start due to bad weather.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings, currently in fourth place, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are leading the race for the final play-off spot.
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