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'He Has Serious Class', Ricky Ponting Names 'This' IND Player as a Threat to AUS in WTC Final

Debashis Sarangi

image-lifhcbd1Shubman Gill oozed his class in IPL 2023 [Source: Twitter]

Promising Indian batter Shubman Gill reached unprecedented heights in the IPL 2023, amassing 890 runs at a superb average of 59.33 and a blistering strike rate of 157.80. The Punjab-born has recently become a regular in the Indian team across formats. Also, with KL Rahul ruled out due to a hip injury, he is all set to open the batting in the World Test Championship final against Australia scheduled on June 7. 

Ahead of the much-awaited clash, legendary former Australian batter Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on Gill for his class and swagger. 

Speaking on ICC review, the former cricketer also reckoned that the short-arm jab could be the go-to shot for Gill against the Australian attack at the Oval. 

"He looks like a terrific young guy. He's got that bit of attitude about him as well. He's got a bit of swagger. He has some serious class. That sort of front foot pull shot that he plays against the fast bowlers will be a shot that he'll probably need against this Australian attack." 

Despite enjoying prolific success in limited-overs cricket, Gill is yet to make a mark in Tests. Although he has played some eye-catching knocks, the 23-year-old's average in the purest format reads only 34.23, which he would like to improve in the upcoming season.