Shubman Gill Biography: Age, Height, Family & Career
Shubman Gill is an Indian cricketer, born on 8 September 1999 in Chak Jaimal Singh Wala, a village in Fazilka district, Punjab. He is 27, captains India in Tests and ODIs, and leads Gujarat Titans in the IPL. He has scored 7,625 international runs with 23 centuries.
Shubman Gill: quick facts
| Full name | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 September 1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Chak Jaimal Singh Wala, Fazilka district, Punjab, India |
| Home state | Punjab |
| Height | About 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)(widely reported, no official figure) |
| Father | Lakhwinder Singh (farmer and his first coach) |
| Mother | Kirat Gill |
| Sister | Shahneel Gill (older) |
| School | Manav Mangal Smart School, Mohali(widely reported) |
| Marital status | Not married |
| Role | Right-handed top-order batter |
| Jersey number | 77 |
| Teams | India, Gujarat Titans (captain), Punjab |
| India captaincy | Test captain (from May 2025), ODI captain (from October 2025) |
| Bat sponsor | MRF (since March 2025) |
| BCCI contract | Grade A (2025-26) |
| International runs | 7,625 with 23 centuries |
Where was Shubman Gill born?
Shubman Gill was born on 8 September 1999 in Chak Jaimal Singh Wala, a farming village near Jalalabad in the Fazilka district of Punjab, close to the Pakistan border.
His father, Lakhwinder Singh, wanted to be a cricketer himself. He prepared a pitch on the family farm and is reported to have offered village bowlers a small cash prize for getting his son out. To give Shubman proper coaching, the family moved to Mohali, near the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.
Career timeline
1999
Born on 8 September in Chak Jaimal Singh Wala village, Fazilka district, Punjab.
Childhood
Trains on a pitch his father prepared on the family farm; the family later moves to Mohali, near the PCA Stadium.
2017
First-class debut for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy, with a half-century in his first match.
2018
Vice-captain and Player of the Tournament as India win the U-19 World Cup in New Zealand, including a century against Pakistan in the semi-final. Bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at the IPL auction.
2019
ODI debut for India against New Zealand in Hamilton (January).
2020-21
Test debut at the MCG (December 2020), then 91 at the Gabba as India win the series in Australia.
2022
Joins Gujarat Titans and wins the IPL title in their first season, hitting the winning six in the final. Maiden ODI century (130 vs Zimbabwe, Harare) and maiden Test century (vs Bangladesh, Chattogram).
2023
208 vs New Zealand in Hyderabad makes him the youngest ODI double centurion. 126* vs New Zealand in Ahmedabad. IPL Orange Cap with 890 runs.
2024
Named captain of Gujarat Titans.
2025
Named India Test captain in May for the England tour, scoring 269 at Edgbaston. Named India ODI captain in October. Bat sponsorship moves to MRF (March).
2026
223* vs West Indies in Guwahati (30 September), the fastest ODI double century (200 in 117 balls), as India chase 406.
Full numbers: career stats · all centuries · captaincy record
Player Biography & Origins
Verified personal credentials, ancestral agrarian roots in Fazilka, kinematic physical dimensions, and early cricketing transition.
Personal Details
Identity & Origin Credentials
Family Background
Foundational Mentorship & Roots
Physical Specs & Athlemetry
Biomechanics & Kinematic Build
Education & Sporting Transition
Academic Foundation & Cricket Pathway
Trophy Cabinet & Major Honors
From dominating the ICC U-19 World Cup to clinching the IPL title, Orange Cap, and the legendary Gabba conquest.
ICC U-19 World Cup Champion
Star performer and Vice-Captain of Prithvi Shaw's historic Indian team that conquered New Zealand undefeated.
IPL Champions Trophy
Hit the winning six in the final as Gujarat Titans won the title in their debut season.
IPL Orange Cap & MVP Honor
890 runs, the second-highest tally in a single IPL season, with three centuries in four innings.
Historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy Win
Pivotal counter-attacking knock on Day 5 at The Gabba, paving the way for India's greatest overseas Test victory.
Polly Umrigar Award (Best Cricketer)
BCCI Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men), 2022-23 season.
2x ODI Double Centurion Club (208 & 223*)
Youngest player to score an ODI double hundred (208 vs NZ), followed by 223* chasing 406 against West Indies, the fastest ODI double century (117 balls).
Common questions about Shubman Gill
How old is Shubman Gill?
Shubman Gill is 27 years old. He was born on 8 September 1999.
What is Shubman Gill's height?
Shubman Gill is widely reported to be about 5 ft 10 in (178 cm). There is no official figure from the BCCI.
What is Shubman Gill's village name?
Shubman Gill was born in Chak Jaimal Singh Wala, a village near Jalalabad in Fazilka district, Punjab.
Who is Shubman Gill's father?
His father is Lakhwinder Singh, a farmer who wanted to play cricket himself. He trained Shubman from childhood and moved the family to Mohali for his cricket.
Does Shubman Gill have a sister?
Yes. Shubman Gill has an older sister, Shahneel Gill.
Is Shubman Gill married?
No. Shubman Gill is not married, and he has brushed off questions about marriage in public.
Which school did Shubman Gill attend?
He is widely reported to have studied at Manav Mangal Smart School in Mohali, where he moved with his family to train at the PCA Stadium.
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