The Indian cricket team has landed in England, gearing up for a five-match Test series against the hosts. With Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Shubman Gill has taken over as the team’s Test captain.
Gill is making waves with his bat, but this time it’s not just about his batting skills. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently shared photos of Gill’s bat, showing a new sticker – MRF. What’s caught everyone’s attention, though, is the word “Prince” written alongside the logo.
This new addition to Gill’s bat has sparked a mix of reactions on social media. Some fans are trollling him, saying that even legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli never had such labels on their bats. Tendulkar, in fact, used to have the MRF sticker on his bat, and later Kohli followed suit. Now, with Gill sporting the same sticker, fans are drawing comparisons between the three players.
The buzz around Gill’s bat has led to talks about him being the next big thing in Indian cricket. As the team prepares to take on England, all eyes are on the young captain to see if he can live up to the expectations. With the series set to start on June 20, the excitement is building up.
Your Test captain, Shubman Gill #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/dhmc9m6apU
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 11, 2025