New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- India Test captain Shubman Gill spilt the beans on the story behind his jersey number, his cricketing idol, and the on-field battle he enjoys the most.

Gill, known for his penchant for big runs made with a touch of flamboyance, turned 26 on Monday. He continues to traverse through new heights in his journey that has already been filled with some of the most memorable moments.

As he continues to be a formidable figure in India's batting department, one question that has been associated with Gill has been the jersey number on his back. Gill narrated the tale of how 77 wasn't his initial preference but a choice that came after he yearned for the number he wanted, which wasn't available.

"My jersey number is 77, and t...