WATCH: Shubman Gill’s Virat Kohli-like celebration after hitting double hundred
A video of Team India opener Shubman Gill’s Virat Kohli-like celebration after slamming a double ton in the first ODI against New Zealand has gone viral.
Gill took off his helmet and let out a roar after slamming a six to reach his double hundred. The 23-year-old scored 208 runs off 149 deliveries.
The Indian National Cricket Team’s opening batsman Shubman Gill showcased a batting masterclass. smashed a remarkable double century in the ODI series opener against New Zealand National Cricket Team on Wednesday, January 18.
The first ODI of the three-match series between the Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and the Tom Latham-led New Zealand National Cricket Team is currently underway at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad.
Check out Centurion Shubman Gill’s Virat Kohli-like celebration that has set Twitter Ablaze
The uncanny resemblance in Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli’s celebration goes back to IPL 2022
While this isn’t the first time that cricket fans have noticed the uncanny resemblance in Shubman Gill’s Virat Kohli-like celebration. We want you to walk back in the memory lame and recall the first time the incident took place.
Shubman Gill was ecstatic after hitting the winning runs for Gujarat Titans (GT) during the IPL 2022 final. As Hardik Pandya’s side prevailed over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The GT opener remained unbeaten on 45* as he led his side to a memorable win. Moreover, what caught the attention of fans was Gill’s celebration after winning the IPL 2022 final.
Needing just 4 runs to win the encounter, Gill struck a huge six and removed his helmet as he let out a huge roar to celebrate his side’s triumph. Hence, many cricket fans felt that it was very similar to how Virat Kohli has often celebrated in the past.
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