5 players who debuted with Shubman Gill – Where are they now?

Published - 21 Oct 2025, 13:14 IST | Updated - 21 Oct 2025, 13:14 IST

Shubman Gill has emerged as one of the most dominant figures in modern-day cricket. At just 26, he has already been appointed India’s Test and ODI captain, and serves as vice-captain in T20Is. His rise has been meteoric, marked by consistency, elegance, and leadership across formats.

Gill made his ODI debut in 2019 against New Zealand, followed by his Test debut in 2020 against Australia. He entered the T20I arena in 2023 against Sri Lanka. Since then, he has amassed 2839 Test runs at an average of 43.01, including a stellar performance in England where he topped the run charts in a five-match series.

In ODIs, he has been even more prolific, scoring 2785 runs at an average of 58.02 and currently holds the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings. While his T20I average of 28.20 is modest, Gill’s adaptability and hunger for runs suggest he is on track to become a dominant all-format player. Here, let us take a look at five players who debuted around the same time as Gill and where they stand today.

Vijay Shankar made his ODI debut in 2019, the same year as Gill. While Gill soared, Shankar struggled to make an impact. He was part of India’s 2019 World Cup squad but failed to deliver, scoring just 223 runs in eight innings and taking four wickets in nine matches. His performances were deemed below par, and he gradually faded from the national setup.

In IPL 2025, Shankar was part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but failed to impress with the bat. Currently, he plays domestic cricket for Tripura in the Ranji Trophy 2025/26, trying to revive his career away from the spotlight.