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Thala not the reason! Shubman Gill reveals reason why his jersey number is 77
Shubman Gill, celebrating his 26th birthday, shared insights into his cricketing journey, revealing his jersey number's origin from his Under-19 days. He named Sachin Tendulkar as his childhood idol and Virat Kohli as his current favorite cricketer. Gill also highlighted the challenging yet enjoyable duels he has with Jasprit Bumrah in the nets, appreciating Bumrah's relentless intensity.
From jersey number, best friend to favourite cricketer: India Test captain Gill reveals it all
Shubman Gill, the Indian Test captain, revealed that his jersey number 77 was chosen because his preferred number 7 was unavailable. Growing up, Sachin Tendulkar was his cricketing idol, while Virat Kohli is his current favorite. Gill enjoys facing Jasprit Bumrah in the nets, relishing the intense challenge. His nickname is Kaka, and family is indispensable to him.
India's new Test captain Shubman Gill's nickname sounds like a singer. But here's what it really means
Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s 37th Test captain ahead of the England series, marking a new chapter in his cricketing journey. As public interest around him grows, many are curious about his nickname “Kaka,” often mistaken for a reference to a singer or footballer. In reality, “Kaka” is a Punjabi term meaning “baby,” given to him by his family, especially his mother. The nickname reflects his roots rather than pop culture.
What's in a nickname: Channi, Bittu, Pappi strike a chord with Punjab voters
Contestants with unique nicknames like 'Channi', 'Bittu', 'Tinu', 'Kaka', 'Pappi', 'Sherry', 'Raja', 'Rinku', 'Meet' are vying for victory in the Punjab Lok Sabha polls, using catchy slogans to engage voters.
From 'Election King' to 'Dhartipakad': Meet the serial 'election losers' who refuse to quit
Some independent candidates have made a habit of losing elections by unconventional means. Tamil Nadu's K Padmarajan, known as the "Election King," actively urges people not to vote for him to maintain his title as the most unsuccessful candidate. Other candidates like Parmanand Tolani, Vijay Prakash Kodekar, and Hyderabad's Ravinder Uppula also have unique campaign strategies in their quest for electoral success.
