New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shown his support to Shubman Gill, drawing parallels between the young batter's journey and the early advice he himself received from Rahul Dravid when he broke into the Indian team.

Speaking on JioHotstar, Pathan reflected on how responsibility shapes elite cricketers and believes Gill is on a similar path of growth as India's modern greats.

"When I entered the Indian team at the age of 19, the great Rahul Dravid told me that you have come to the team, it is good, but the things would get tougher from here. I asked what to do in case things get tough. He told me you would get used to it," Pathan recalled.

Pathan felt the same learning curve now applies to Gill, who has rap...