‘Toh Captain America kaun hai?’ – Fans react as Shubman Gill names Virat Kohli the ‘Hulk’ of Indian Cricket

Shubman Gill was awarded the CEAT Men’s International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2023. As such, Shubman Gill was also awarded the ‘ODI Batter of the Year’. Speaking on the occasion, the young batter said, “I’m honored to be selected as the recipient of the coveted CEAT Men’s International Cricketer of the Year. As a cricketer, it’s always about pushing boundaries, facing challenges head-on, and constantly improving to reach new heights. This recognition reinforces the parallel between our commitment to excellence and would encourage me to strive harder.”

Notably, the Gujarat Titans star was also asked at the same ceremony to equate Virat Kohli to a superhero. Gill replied in no time, “Hulk, he’s that Hulk energy.” Gill’s response has created quite a buzz on social media with fans participating in the conversation equally. Hulk is a Marvel character who is known for his burst of energy. The character personified by Mark Ruffalo transforms into a green giant when at peak power. Naturally, there were a lot of fans who mocked India skipper Rohit Sharma as the perfect personification of Hulk, given his fitness levels.

‘Torchbearer to recognize and promote impeccable talent’ – Sunil Gavaskar on CEAT Awards

The CEAT awards also included an entire panel of awards with cricketers like Shafali Verma and Kane Williamson among the winners. The awards were given based on a CEAT rating which is spearheaded by Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar. He serves as the chief adjudicator for the ratings. Speaking on the occasion, Gavaskar said, “The CEAT Cricket Rating has been a torchbearer to recognize and promote impeccable talent in this great sport. The award winners this year are global role models of sport and it should hopefully inspire future generations of great talent to take up the mantle ahead.”

Both Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have been named in the squad for the Asia Cup ODI 2023, announced on Monday, August 21. The marquee tournament kicks off on August 30 at Multan, Pakistan. The Men in Blue kickstart their campaign against Pakistan on September 2, at Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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