New Zealand vs India: 3 reasons why Shubman Gill will make his debut in the ODI series

#3 Virat Kohli's recent statement on Gill's talent

England Lions v India A - Tri-Series International

To praise the talent, the 19-year-old boy from Punjab possesses, Kohli himself said:

I saw him bat in the nets and I was like wow I was not even ten percent of that when I was 19.

Gill is known for his flawless timing and his ability to handle pressure at crunch times. The glimpse of which was visible in the IPL 2018 as well as in the last U-19 World Cup. He is considered to be a mirror image of Kohli while he bats.

Gill is highly rated by his captain as well as the management and Kohli's recent statement has made it pretty clear. With Kohli rested and a need for a middle-order order batsman, it will not be shocking at all if the debut cap is handed to the 19-year-old sensation in this very series.

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Shubman Gill's debut will not only help him as he takes a big step up as a cricketer but will also benefit the Indian national team as it prepares for the ICC 2019 World Cup that will be held in England and Wales later this year.