Flamboyant youngster Shubman Gill is looking forward to the challenge of taking on mighty Australia but has not set any personal goals for the upcoming assignments where a good outing could help him cement his place in the Indian team.
Gill has so far played only two ODIs for India and is part of the limited overs as well as the Test squad for the Down Under tour.
“I am really looking forward to Australia because this is my first trip. As a kid growing up, I always watched the matches between India and Australia. I am really excited,” Gill said in a video posted by his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders on Twitter.
The 21-year-old batsman headed to Australia after an impressive outing in the Indian Premier League season with KKR where he accumulated 440 runs in 14 matches.
“The fact that a lot of my friends are travelling with the team, so it will be fun and exciting. But, obviously, when the practice session starts then it’s a whole different situation.
“I have not really set any personal goals, but I am really looking forward to the tour,” he added.