India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has drawn a parallel between Carlos Alcaraz's deceptive drop shot and his own trademark short-arm jab in cricket. Gill, who attended the men's semifinals at Wimbledon, shared his admiration for Roger Federer and revealed the sporting legends he would invite for a dream dinner.
Gill on Alcaraz's drop shot and his short-arm jab
Speaking to JioStar, Gill said, "The drop shot that Alcaraz plays, it reminds me of the short-arm jab in cricket. I play that shot too, it's my trademark shot. Quick, deceptive, and very effective." Alcaraz's drop shot is widely considered one of the most revolutionary tactics in modern tennis, while Gill's short-arm jab is a key weapon against short-pitched deliveries in cricket.
Dream dinner guests: Serena, Federer, Tendulkar, Richards
Gill named four legends he would love to dine with: "Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and then the cricketers would be Sir Viv Richards and Sachin sir. Those are the four legends I would love to sit with and have dinner with them. I think the conversations would be incredible. They have all dominated their eras and have so much to share about their journeys. It would be a dream dinner."
Wimbledon predictions and admiration for Federer
The India skipper backed Jannik Sinner to win Wimbledon, saying, "I'm backing Sinner to win Wimbledon. He is a fantastic player, and he carries himself really well both on and off the court." Gill also explained why Federer remains his favorite tennis player: "Growing up, a lot of people said he made everything look effortless. But when you play a sport yourself, you realise how much work goes into making it look that way. People have called me effortless in cricket too, but I know the effort behind it. The elegance and grace Federer played with was special, and that is why I admire him."
Doubles partner choice: Alcaraz
When asked which tennis player he would like to partner in a doubles match, Gill picked Alcaraz: "He looks like someone who really enjoys himself on the court. It would be fun to play alongside him. I don't know the details, but I think I can hold my own in tennis, so that would be a fun match."
