Gary Kirsten: It would be unfair to compare him to Tendulkar and Kohli

Ex-India coach Gary Kirsten reckons that young India batter Shubman Gill shouldn’t be compared with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Kirsten said that Gill is a multi-format player and that he possesses skills to become one of the best players in the world.

Gary Kirsten told Cricbuzz –

“He is a young player who has incredible skill and determination to be one of the best players in the world. It would be unfair to compare him to Sachin and Virat so early in his journey.”

“I believe he has the game to successfully play across all three formats for India. You don’t often see that, these days, particularly as T20 cricket is developing and progressing so fast.” When quizzed on what Gary expects from the young batter going into the WTC against Australia.

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In reply, Gary Kirsten said –

“Shubman has all the credentials to become a great player for India, across all the formats. Like any player he will be met with challenges and obstacles; how he handles those and keeps progressing will ultimately determine his long-term success. I would encourage him to keep learning and to engage with those who can offer him trusted counsel.”