Ahead of the much-anticipated T20I series against Australia, Indian openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma treated fans to a delightful, lighthearted moment during a team photoshoot. A video, which quickly swept across social media, captured Abhishek playfully teasing his long-time friend Gill about his famously wide-mouthed celebratory pose.
The incident unfolded during the official team photoshoot, where Abhishek was heard jokingly remarking that he had never seen anyone open their mouth quite as wide as Gill during a celebration. The clip showed Gill striking his signature triumphant pose, while Abhishek, filming from behind the scenes, continued his good-natured banter. This heartwarming display of camaraderie between the two childhood friends, who have played cricket together since their younger days, was met with immense delight by fans online.
Both Gill and Sharma are poised to play pivotal roles at the top of India’s batting order in the upcoming five-match T20I series. Their partnership has already proven fruitful, as they opened together during India’s victorious Asia Cup campaign. During that tournament, Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive batting style often provided the team with explosive starts.
Abhishek’s exceptional performance in the Asia Cup earned him the prestigious Player of the Tournament award. He also achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first player to accumulate over 300 runs in a single T20 Asia Cup, a testament to his impressive form. Currently, he is ranked among the top batters in the ICC T20I rankings, further underscoring his rising prominence in international cricket.
India’s Squad for the T20I Series:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
- Tilak Varma
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Jitesh Sharma
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Sanju Samson
- Rinku Singh
- Washington Sundar