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U-19 World Cup: Shubman Gill didn't want to be a farmer like me, says his father

India's under-19 batsman Shubman Gill's father was elated as he watched his son slam a memorable hundred against Pakistan in the U-19 World Cup semi-final yesterday

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Shubman Gill with father Lakhwinder
Shubman Gill with father Lakhwinder

India's under-19 batsman Shubman Gill's father was elated as he watched his son slam a memorable hundred against Pakistan in the U-19 World Cup semi-final yesterday. Watching Shubman on television also brought back memories for Lakhwinder Singh Gill. "My son did not want to be a farmer like me. He wanted to pursue his career in sports. My employees and I used to bowl at him everyday. He trains for four to five hours daily and never skips his practice sessions," Lakhwinder said from Mohali.

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