India’s Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, shared that tennis legend Roger Federer is his primary inspiration outside of cricket. Gill admires Federer’s effortless style and elegance, recognizing the hard work required to make excellence seem natural. He expressed his admiration for Federer’s artistry, drawing parallels between tennis and cricket, emphasizing the discipline behind sustained greatness.
Gill also expressed his support for Jannik Sinner to win the Wimbledon title and likened Carlos Alcaraz’s drop shot in tennis to his own signature stroke in cricket. He praised Alcaraz’s playing style, describing it as quick, deceptive, and effective.
When asked about playing doubles with a tennis star, Gill chose Alcaraz as his preferred partner due to the Spaniard’s energetic on-court presence. Gill also mentioned his dream dinner guests, including Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Sir Viv Richards, and Sachin Tendulkar, highlighting their dominance in their respective sports and the enriching conversations he imagines having with them.
