The Indian National Cricket Team has seen many great cricket stars and legends who have given their best in every prospect for the Indian team throughout the years. From the likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, all have a stature of legend when it comes to serving the nation. Recently, the Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill revealed his favourite cricketer whom he considers his idol. Also Read: Why Virat and Anushka Were 'Kicked Out' of a New Zealand Cafe? Gill, the 25-year-old young cricketer, has been hailed as one of the upcoming rising talents and a batting sensation who will carry out the legendary stature same as the above-mentioned people. Recently, on a podcast with Apple Music, Gill reflected on his performance in the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and also talked about his personal idols. He said he grew up idolising Sachin Tendulkar since his childhood, he further said that Sachin was his father’s favourite cricketer. However, for the mental aspect and understanding of the gameplay, he looked up to the legendary Indian cricketer, Virat Kohli. In a conversation with Apple Music, Gill said: “I have had two idols. The first one was Sachin Tendulkar. He was my dad’s favorite, and I actually got into cricket because of him. He retired in 2013, and around 2011–2013 was when I really started to understand cricket properly — not just the skills, but also the mental and tactical side of the game.” He further added that: “That was also the time I began following Virat Kohli closely. I loved watching the way he went about his business, the sheer passion he had for the game, and the hunger he carried. You can learn all the skills and all the technique, but hunger is something you either have or you don’t. Virat had it in abundance, and that really inspired me.” Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian team in the Asia Cup 2025 tournament. With a bigger responsibility on his shoulders, this team, the deputy skipper is gearing up for a tough battle against rivals Pakistan, which will take place on Sunday, September 14, in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.