IPL 2018: 5 Indian stars who may rule world cricket 5 years from now

#2 Shubman Gill

Shubhan Gill will look to follow in the footsteps of his idol Virat Kohli

"I don't know how many runs Shubman Gill will make or if KKR will win, but I know for sure that he isn't going to bat at No. 7 again." These words by cricket expert Harsha Bhogle are enough to fathom the kind of interest Shubhman Gill has garnered among cricketing circles.

The 18-year-old Punjab batsman had to settle for a No. 7 position in KKR's batting line up for the initial matches but his match-winning half-century at No. 4 against CSK ensured that he does not go unnoticed.

Coming into the tournament on the back of a successful U-19 World Cup campaign, Gill's shots exemplified the batting talent he possesses at such a tender age.

Another of Rahul Dravid's students, Gill has been a consistent performer in age group cricket and he will only go higher as far as cricketing heights are concerned. His tally of 145 runs at a strike rate of 142.15 are only a shade of what he brings to the table.

With an abundance of time, and great fitness levels, an important facet in the modern game that his idol Virat Kohli has adopted successfully, Gill has the potential of not just carrying forward the legacy of the present Indian team but to also create one of his own.