Shubman Gill

Young India batting sensation Shubman Gill yesterday attributed his outstanding batting performance at the recently concluded U-19 World Cup in New Zealand to the time he spent with Punjab statemate, Yuvraj Singh, at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore. Gill, 18, was adjudged Player of the Tournament for his 372 runs in six matches, including one century and three half-centuries. "Yuvi paaji has given me a lot of guidance. When I was injured and recovering at NCA, he was there for his fitness test. During our interactions, he shared his on-field experiences and gave me some batting tips as well. I worked on those tips. Later, when I recovered, we used to bat together. His guidance helped me in this World Cup," Gill said on his arrival with the U-19 World Cup-winning team in Mumbai yesterday.