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Shubman Gill to Pay for Personal Net Bowlers for New Zealand Tour
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CNBC TV18•19-10-2026, 02:10
Shubman Gill to Pay for Personal Net Bowlers for New Zealand Tour
- •India Test captain Shubman Gill is hiring four to five personal net bowlers at his own expense for the upcoming red-ball tour of New Zealand.
- •This marks the first time an Indian cricketer has independently funded a dedicated group of bowlers for exclusive training during an overseas series.
- •Gill will depart for New Zealand on October 23 or 24 to acclimatize and prepare early, as he will miss India A matches due to ODI commitments.
- •The proactive training step follows Gill's impressive form in England, where he scored 754 runs across a five-Test series.
Key Questions Answered
Shubman Gill is taking four to five personal net bowlers with him to New Zealand to train exclusively for the red-ball series, with all of their expenses being borne by himself.
India Test captain Shubman Gill is leaving for New Zealand on either October 23 or October 24.
No, Gill will not feature in the India A Test matches against New Zealand A because his packed schedule includes ODI commitments and early preparations.
