New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- India's Test captain Shubman Gill turned 26 on Monday. Gill has traversed the path from being a young prodigy to a reliable leader and has carved out his place in India's batting unit.

Gill, known for his penchant for big runs made with a touch of style, began his journey with Punjab. He hoped to grab the attention of the selectors and notched a fifty in his first-class debut in 2017, and hammered 129 in the next match.

His exploits turned the right heads, and he was drafted into India's Under-19 side as the vice-captain for the 2018 World Cup. Gill was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, playing a defining contribution with a blistering hundred in the semi-final against Pakistan.

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