Shubman Gill, on a recent podcast with Apple Music, opened up about his performance and how Virat Kohli has changed him. On a recent podcast, Gill gave a sneak peek to the fans of the man behind the bat.
While talking about his career and performance over the years, he affirmed that his early cricketing hero, Virat Kohli’s passion and hunger for the game, has left a mark on him.
“Talent and skill are one thing, but if you don’t have the drive and the passion, it doesn’t matter,” he said.
He stated, ‘Kohli’s sheer passion and hunger for excellence have led to the man people see now.’
Being a test captain now, Gill’s continuous grit and lessons are drawn from his philosophy. He put pressure on the part about being stoic during match pressure, expectation, leadership and performance.
“I want to do my part sincerely and honestly without seeking appreciation,” he said, a mindset reflecting Kohli.
Gill, further reflecting on a life off the field which he loves spending with classical music, reflected on his journey from Punjab to the world stage. Behind the tough captain, he gave a sneak peek of a person who built himself and his career with passion and with the help of following Kohli’s philosophy.
