After taking over the opening spot in One Day Internationals (ODI) following Shikhar Dhawan’s struggles, Shubman Gill has quickly become India’s preferred opener alongside captain Rohit Sharma in the limited overs format. Gill truly announced his arrival on the international stage with his stellar showing in New Zealand at the end of 2019, showcasing his importance to the team during India’s remarkable series victory in 2020-21 Down Under.
Rumors of Gill’s romantic involvement with famous female stars have surrounded the national team hero throughout his career. He’s never been public about his relationship status and has neither confirmed nor denied being involved with high-profile celebs. Here are three instances when people whispered about a potential connection between him and a star:
#1 Sara Tendulkar
Rumors of a possible romance between cricketers Shubman Gill and Sara Tendulkar resurfaced early in 2021 when the two began liking each other’s pictures on Instagram and using similar captions on their social media posts. Later, on Valentine’s Day (14th February), Gill posted a solo picture that further cemented the whispers of a budding relationship.
#2 Sara Ali Khan
Shubman Gill kept the details of his love life a secret in the past, but on the Punjabi talk show, “Dil Diya Gallan” hosted by Sonam Bajwa, he seemed to suggest that there might be more to his relationship with Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan. When asked if they were dating, he coyly replied, “Maybe,” giving viewers and fans alike something to speculate about.
#3 Rashmika Mandanna
During a recent media interaction, Shubman Gill was reported to have admitted his adoration for the actress Rashmika Mandanna. He later clarified that he was not aware of when and where he had made such a statement and posted it on Instagram to clarify that “I myself don’t know anything about this media interaction.”