Shubman started playing cricket at a young age, using a hand-made bat. |
Watching cricket legends on TV inspired him to pursue cricket as a career. |
In 2007, his family relocated to Mohali to support his cricket passion. |
At 11 years old, he impressed in the Under-16 Punjab cricket team, scoring a record 330 runs. |
He scored over 200 runs in his debut Vijay Merchant Trophy match in 2014. |
Shubman achieved a world record partnership of 587 runs in an Under-16 Punjab cricket tournament. |
He received the M.A. Chidambaram Trophy for being the best under-16 cricketer in 2013-2014. |
In 2017, he made his List A debut playing against Vidarbha cricket team. |
Shubman excelled in the U-19 team, winning the Man of the Series title in his debut match. |
He served as the vice-captain of the 2018 U-19 Cricket World Cup. |
Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs. 1.8 crore in the 2018 IPL auction. |
He carries a red handkerchief for superstition while batting. |
In the 2022 IPL auction, Gujarat Titans acquired him for Rs 8 crore. |
He played in the WTC final and became part of a controversial catch incident. |
Shubman voiced the character of Indian Spider-Man in a movie. |
He went on a date with a social media influencer in June 2023. |
In the 2023 IPL season, he won the Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player titles. |
Shubman was awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month twice. |
He scored 354 runs in 2023 ODI World Cup and topped the ICC Men’s Batting Rankings for ODIs. |
He loves collecting sneakers and has a jersey number 77 as a nod to his initial preference for number 7. |
Shubman gives credit to his father for coaching and mentoring him. |
He features on magazine covers and serves as a brand ambassador for various companies. |