Meet Jinal Mehta, new owner of Shubman Gill's GT, has Rs 1410000000000 net worth, he works for...
Jinal Mehta is also managing director of Gujarat Titans team
Jinal Mehta is also managing director of Gujarat Titans team. "It's remarkable how within four years, GT has captured the Gujarati heart. It's had a wonderful run this last four seasons. We made it to the playoffs thrice, including winning the title once and being runners-up in the second season. And that essentially, that performance, that spirit, the Aave De spirit that Gujarat Titans stands for, really resonates with Gujaratis. And I think that it's really remarkable how GT has caught the Gujarati mind and heart," Jinal Mehta said about GT.
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14 minutes ago
- NDTV
Shubman Gill Says He 'Stopped Enjoying Batting', Then Did This Before England Tour
After his magnificent double hundred against England, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday said he had stopped enjoying his batting in pursuit of runs but going back to basics and making some technical changes helped him rediscover the joy in his craft. Gill struck 269 off 387 balls to become the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double hundred in a Test match in England as India posted a massive 587 on day two of the second Test. Asked if he worked on his technique ahead of the series, Gill told host broadcaster: 'Yes, absolutely. I think at the end of the IPL and before this series, I worked a lot on this. "I mainly worked on my initial movement and my setup. Before this, I felt my batting was going well. I was scoring 30-35-40 runs consistently in Test matches. But at some point, I was missing that peak concentration time. A lot of people say that when you focus too much, you sometimes miss your peak time. "So, in this series, I tried to go back to my basics. I tried to bat like I used to in my childhood. I didn't think about having reached 35-40 runs or about playing long innings. I just wanted to enjoy my batting." Gill posted the highest individual score by an Indian batter on English soil, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar 's 221 at The Oval in 1979. "Sometimes, when you aren't scoring runs fluently, you stop enjoying your batting. You focus too much on the need to score runs. I felt I had lost that in my batting. I was so focused that I wasn't enjoying my batting as much," he said. Gill's knock is also the highest by an Indian captain in Tests, surpassing Virat Kohli 's unbeaten 254 against South Africa in Pune in 2019. "When I went in to bat before lunch on the first day, at tea I was on around 35-40 runs off about 100 balls. I came out and spoke to GG (Gautam Gambhir) Bhai. I told him, 'I'm not getting runs freely, even though I have a lot of shots in my armoury.' I also felt the ball was a bit soft," the Punjab cricketer said. "In the last match, I was scoring more fluently, but here it wasn't coming as easily. Still, my mindset was that if the wicket is good and I am set, no matter how long I bat, I shouldn't leave the match halfway. "In the last match, I learnt that no matter how long you've been batting, under these conditions, there can be a collapse in the lower order at any time. So I tried to stay out there as long as I could. I wanted the bowler to get me out with a good ball and I shouldn't make mistakes. That was my approach," he said. Gill, who captained Gujarat Titans to the playoffs, was seen preparing for the England Test series by practising with the red ball during the IPL season in Ahmedabad. "Because the IPL setup, the white-ball setup, and what I wanted to do there were very different. So I thought that if I started my preparation from then itself, it would give me an edge when the time for the series came," he said. Gill admitted that it is tough to switch from one format to another. "It is very difficult. Especially with the way T20 is played nowadays, in the last 4-5 years, there has been a huge difference in technique, setup, and mindset. "It's easy to go from T20 to T20, but coming back from T20 to Tests is a bit difficult because you have been practising one way with your team and your instincts are tuned to that. "Controlling that and repeatedly telling your mind and body to adapt is challenging. That's why I started training for Tests during the IPL itself. That's when I began preparing my mind and body." Indian pacers also did well to reduce England to 77/3 at the end of the second day, and Gill said the key would be to bowl in the right areas to frustrate the batters. "I think once the ball gets a little old, it becomes difficult to take wickets. So, the more we consistently bowl in one area and frustrate their batsmen, the better it is for us." Gill also shed light on India's possible approach with the ball. "We will try to make them score in only one area. Because when a batsman is able to score all around the ground, it becomes difficult to control them... I think our bowlers executed their plans really well. "(The pitch) doesn't have a lot for bowlers, but enough that if a batsman tries too hard, there are chances of getting out. When the batsman tries to do something different, the chances of getting him out increase. "So, we will try to frustrate them while they bat, and wherever they try to score runs, we won't give them that opportunity. I think that will be the most important thing for our bowling," he noted.
India.com
34 minutes ago
- India.com
From Fazilka To Edgbaston: Shubman Gill's 90-Year-Old Grandfather Gives Thumbs-Up To Iconic Test Knock
When Shubman Gill raised his bat to the skies after completing a historic double century in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, the celebration wasn't confined to Birmingham. Back in Punjab's Chak Jaimal Singh Wala village, a 90-year-old man smiled gently and gave a thumbs-up to the television. That man was Didar Singh—Shubman's grandfather—and his quiet gesture spoke volumes. As the Indian captain reached the milestone with a crisp boundary off England pacer Josh Tongue on the first ball of the 122nd over, the nation erupted. But perhaps the most heartwarming reaction came from Didar Singh, who said the innings had 'infused new strength' in him, making him feel younger than ever. For a man who saw Shubman first pick up a bat before he turned five, this wasn't just a proud moment—it was personal. 'He used to play in the courtyard and would often sit on my lap with his bat,' recalled Didar Singh talking to TOI. 'Today, watching him conquer England reminds me of those early days.' As the family gathered around the television, messages of congratulations poured in from every corner of Punjab, with locals celebrating Gill as a son of the soil. Historic Feat in Hostile Territory Gill's 269 wasn't just a number—it was a record-breaking statement. It's now the highest score by an Indian captain in a Test match in England, surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin's 179 in Manchester (1990). It also overtakes Virat Kohli's 200 against West Indies as the highest score by an Indian captain in an overseas Test. The 25-year-old also became the first Indian captain to score over 400 runs in an overseas Test series, the third-highest scorer for India in away Tests, and the fourth Indian to score centuries in the first two Tests as captain, joining legends like Vijay Hazare and Sunil Gavaskar. Gill's Journey: From Fazilka Fields to Edgbaston Excellence Born on September 8, 1999, Shubman's journey began in Fazilka's Chak Jaimal Singh Wala village. His father, Lakhwinder Singh, recognizing his son's prodigious talent, moved to Jalalabad and later Chandigarh to ensure he received the best cricket training. Didar Singh fondly remembered those sacrifices: 'My son did everything to nurture Shubman's dreams.' That dream came full circle at Edgbaston, where Gill's fluent strokeplay—marked by 30 boundaries and three sixes—stunned the English bowlers and captivated fans worldwide. The Gujarat Titans skipper, who already holds the record for being the youngest Indian to score a double hundred in ODIs (208 vs New Zealand in 2023), has now become a modern-day cricketing marvel. Leading From the Front: A Captain's Composure Gill's composure under pressure stood out. After walking in at 95/2, he built crucial partnerships with Jaiswal, Pant, and Jadeja, stabilizing India's innings and propelling them to a commanding 587. His knock was not only technically sound but mentally solid—a true sign of leadership. In the previous Test at Headingley, Gill had already impressed with a captaincy debut hundred (147), and with this double century, he's now the second Indian to score centuries in the first two Tests of a series in England—a feat last achieved by Azharuddin in 1990. Family, Faith & Firepower: A Rare Blend Shubman Gill's story isn't just about runs and records; it's about roots and relationships. His bond with his grandfather Didar Singh is a poignant reminder of the emotional anchors that fuel sporting greatness. 'He used to call me after every milestone,' said Didar Singh. 'It's still the same. He gives me strength.' With comparisons now being drawn with cricketing greats like Kohli, Tendulkar, and Gavaskar, Shubman Gill has truly arrived—not just as a player, but as a leader and legacy-maker. As India eyes a series victory on English soil after 18 years, the roar from Edgbaston echoes all the way to Fazilka, where a grandfather's silent thumbs-up says it all.
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
Yuvraj Singh Calls Shubman Gill Unstoppable After Historic Double Century in 2nd Test vs England
In a breathtaking display of composure, class, and calculated aggression, Shubman Gill etched his name in the history books with a monumental 265 not out against England in the second Test at Edgbaston. This wasn't just another Test innings—it was a statement of intent from India's new captain, a masterclass delivered under pressure and on foreign soil. Gill, who resumed Day 2 on 114*, anchored the Indian innings with patience and poise, becoming the first Asian captain to score a double century in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). He also broke the legendary Sunil Gavaskar's record (221 at The Oval in 1979) for the highest individual Test score by an Indian in England, making this knock one of the most significant by a visiting batter in recent times. Take a bow @ShubmanGill! Making it look so easy on the big stage! Well played and well deserved double century an example of being unstoppable when the intent is clear #IndVSEng — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 3, 2025 Yuvraj Singh Applauds 'Unstoppable' Gill The cricketing fraternity showered praise on Gill, none more so than Yuvraj Singh, who mentored the young prodigy during the Covid-19 lockdown. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Yuvraj wrote: 'Take a bow @ShubmanGill! Making it look so easy on the big stage! Well played and well deserved double century – an example of being unstoppable when the intent is clear.' Yuvraj's heartfelt message not only acknowledged Gill's skill but highlighted the steely resolve and clarity of purpose that have come to define the 25-year-old opener's game in recent years. Support from Legends: Tendulkar and Ashwin Chime In Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar also took notice of the young skipper's brilliance, tweeting: 'Very pleased to see the intent and commitment shown by @ShubmanGill and @imjadeja today. Well played!' Meanwhile, recently retired veteran Ravichandran Ashwin offered high praise for Gill's early days as captain: 'A double for Gill. Fabulous start to his leadership stint. This would do him a world of good moving forward. It's time for India to bat all day now.' Such endorsements from India's greatest voices underscore the wider significance of this innings—not just in terms of runs, but leadership maturity and strategic acumen. Partnerships That Powered India to 564/7 Gill's innings was far from a solo act. He shared a 203-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja (89) that stabilized the innings and pushed England firmly on the back foot. Following Jadeja's dismissal to Josh Tongue, Washington Sundar (42*) joined hands with Gill to forge another solid 144-run partnership for the seventh wicket. By Tea on Day 2, India had amassed 564/7, with Gill standing tall on an unbeaten 265, showcasing not just his technical brilliance but also his ability to pace an innings perfectly across sessions. Punjab Cricket Association Pays Tribute to Their 'Prince' The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) marked the occasion by sharing a nostalgic clip of Gill's first TV interview at age 15, when he had scored a mammoth 351 in an inter-district match. Their tribute read: 'You didn't just lead—you ruled. From the heart of Punjab to the soul of Indian cricket… The prince isn't rising anymore—he has arrived.' Their words reflected the overwhelming pride of a state that has watched Gill evolve from a schoolboy prodigy into a captain capable of leading India with fire and finesse. Why Gill's Knock Will Be Remembered for Decades This double century wasn't just about records. It was about timing—both in shot selection and in career trajectory. On a pitch offering variable bounce, against a disciplined English attack, Gill's innings was a blueprint of how to build a marathon knock in Test cricket. It sent a strong message to rivals and fans alike: Shubman Gill is ready to carry the legacy of Indian batting into the next era. As India eyes the World Test Championship Final 2025, this innings could prove to be a defining momentum builder.
