Shubman Gill Turns 27: Yuvraj Singh and Rajeev Shukla Send Birthday Wishes

India’s Test and ODI captain turned 27 on September 8, and the occasion didn’t go unnoticed. A couple of cricket’s biggest names took a moment to send their good wishes, reminding fans just how far the young skipper has come.

Yuvraj Singh, who’s been quietly tracking Gill’s progress for years, posted a breezy Instagram story that read, “Happy birthday, Prince! It’s great to see you grow from strength to strength and carry responsibility with so much ease and composure. Keep up the hard work and here’s wishing you another year of success and loads of tons!” The message felt both affectionate and a little cheeky – after all, Yuvraj’s own nickname was “Prince.”

On the other side of the social‑media spectrum, BCCI vice‑president Rajeev Shukla took to X (formerly Twitter) with a slightly more formal salute. “Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Shubman Gill. May your elegant stroke‑play, hunger for runs and calm determination continue to inspire millions. May the years ahead bring you countless memorable innings, glorious victories and many more milestones for the country. Keep shining, keep scoring, and keep making the nation proud,” he wrote.

For those who need a quick refresher, Gill’s story began on September 8, 1999, in the border town of Fazilka, Punjab. Even as a kid, his natural elegance with the bat was hard to miss, and it didn’t take long for selectors to spot his potential.

The breakthrough came in 2018 when he led India’s Under‑19 side to World Cup glory and walked away with the Player‑of‑the‑Tournament award. That tournament was a turning point – a glimpse of the technically sound, fearless batsman the senior team would soon welcome.

He made his senior ODI debut in 2019, but it was his gritty performance on the 2020‑21 Australian tour that announced him to the Test world. A classy 91 at the Gabba helped India snatch a famous win, and a century in Chattogram the following year cemented his place in the longer format.

Fast forward a few seasons and Gill’s résumé is brimming. In January 2023 he smashed a mammoth 208 against New Zealand, becoming the youngest Indian to post an ODI double‑century. In the IPL, he took charge of the Gujarat Titans in 2024 and has been a run‑machine ever since – 650 runs in 2025 and an even heftier 732 runs in 2026.

When Rohit Sharma stepped away from Test captaincy, Gill was the natural successor for the 2025 England tour. He repaid the faith with a glittering series: 754 runs at 75.40, four centuries and a career‑best 269, helping India draw the five‑Test series 2‑2. A recent two‑Test win over Sri Lanka under his leadership only adds to the growing list of achievements.

Looking at the numbers, the picture is impressive: 3,043 runs in 43 Tests (11 hundreds), 3,379 runs in 67 ODIs (nine centuries) and 869 runs in 36 T20Is, including a lone T20I ton. He’s still young enough to add many more chapters.

All in all, Gill’s 27th birthday feels like a perfect checkpoint – a moment to celebrate how far he’s travelled, and a reminder of the exciting innings that still lie ahead.