Gill vs Jaiswal: India’s Next Kohli? Who Will Carry Virat’s Legacy Forward? Full Breakdown, Stats & Future Analysis
For over a decade, Virat Kohli has been the face of Indian cricket, but now, two names have emerged as top contenders: Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who can carry on Virat's legacy and become the new face of Indian cricket at the world level. However, it’s not going to be easy for them to reach the level of Virat Kohli, but both youngsters are doing exceptionally well, and they have that spark.
Virat Kohli is known for his passion, consistency, and unmatched hunger to win. He is known as the chase master and has won many important games single-handedly for the Indian team. However, as Kohli enters the later stages of his career, he has already retired from T20I and Test cricket and may also retire from ODIs in the upcoming months or after the 2027 World Cup.
So, the India National Cricket Team truly needs someone who can match Kohli’s aura and be the next face of Indian cricket. Like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma led the Indian team to the next level, similarly, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal can carry forward the same momentum and make the Indian team proud at the world stage.
Virat Kohli Stats:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 50s/100s | HS |
| Tests | 123 | 9,230 | 46.85 | 31/30 | 254* |
| ODIs | 302 | 14,181 | 57.88 | 74/51 | 183 |
| T20Is | 125 | 4,188 | 48.69 | 38/1 | 122* |
| 267 | 8,661 | 39.54 | 63/8 | 113* |
Shubman Gill - The Prince is Waiting for Crown
Shubman Gill has often been called the “next big thing” in Indian cricket. His stylish yet calm body language, Gill combines both classical technique and modern-day aggression. At just 26 years old, he already has international centuries across all formats - Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He is leading the Indian team in Test and ODI cricket.
In ODIs, Gill has shown shades of Kohli’s run-making hunger. 2023 was an exceptional season for Gill as he scored over 1300 runs with an exceptional average of 70+. However, He wasn’t seen in good touch in recent times, but chances are high he will get his form back in the India vs West Indies 2nd Test.
Shubman Gill Stats:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 50s/100s | HS |
| Tests | 38 | 2,697 | 41.49 | 8/9 | 269 |
| ODIs | 55 | 2,775 | 59.04 | 15/8 | 208 |
| T20Is | 28 | 705 | 28.20 | 3/1 | 126* |
| First-Class | 67 | 5,391 | 49.91 | 20/18 | 269 |
| IPL | 118 | 3,886 | 39.44 | 26/4 | 129 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal - The Big Gun
If Gill is known for his calmness, then Jaiswal is pure fire, especially in the T20Is and test cricket. This young-left hand batter is known for his aggressive batting, but at the same time, he converts them into big knocks. Jaiswal's rise is a story of determination and passion, from Struggles to playing for the Indian team is a long journey for him.
In Tests, Jaiswal has already made headlines, he loves taking on bowlers from the first ball and plays with an intensity that feels very “Kohli-like”. Jaiswal played exceptional cricket on the India vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1 as he scored 173 runs in 253 balls with an average of 68.38.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Stats:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 50s/100s | HS |
| Tests | 25 | 2,245 | 49.88 | 12/6 | 214* |
| ODIs | 1 | 15 | 15.00 | 0/0 | 15 |
| T20Is | 23 | 723 | 36.15 | 5/1 | 100 |
| First-Class | 45 | 4,337 | 55.60 | 16/15 | 265 |
| IPL | 67 | 2,166 | 34.28 | 15/2 | 124 |
Shubman Gill vs Yashasvi Jaiswal
| Category | Shubman Gill | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Verdict |
| Techinque & Class | Stroke play, compact defense | Agressve stroke, high intent | Gill Leads |
| Temperament | Calm and composed | Fearless | GIll slightly ahead |
| Consistency | Brilliant in ODIs & IPL | Explosive Test & T20Is | Equal |
| Conversion Rate (50 to 100) | Excellent in ODIs | Excellent in Tests | Balanced |
| Fitness & Fielding | Top-motch, Kohli level discipline | Good Athlete, improving fast | Both |
| Leadership | Already Test/ODI Captain | Future Contender | Gill leads |
| Big Match Player | Still evolving | Still evolving | Gill Slightly ahead |
Who is taking the crown?
Both Gill and Jaiswal are key players for India's future; they are expected to be the next faces of Indian cricket on the world stage. Gill looks like a long-term ODI and test player, and he will be expected to lead the Indian team for a long time. However, Jaiswal, on the other hand, could become the T20 game-changer, and he might be leading the Indian Team in T20Is.
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