Shubman Gill says Carlos Alcaraz’s tennis drop shot reminds him of his own cricketing “short-arm jab.” The India Test and ODI captain made the comparison after watching the men’s semifinals at Wimbledon, drawing parallels between the deceptive, quick nature of the two strokes. Gill describes Alcaraz’s drop shot as effective and revolutionary, and says he too plays a similar shot in cricket, calling it his “trademark shot.”
In separate comments reported by outlets, Gill also links his admiration for tennis greats to his observations at Wimbledon. He cites Roger Federer’s style as something he enjoys watching, including the sense of ease in Federer’s play. Gill additionally backs Jannik Sinner to win the current Wimbledon championship, according to one report.
Gill also expresses interest in broader cross-sport and crossover experiences, including the idea that he would enjoy playing doubles tennis with Alcaraz. He names several sporting legends he would invite for a dream dinner, including Serena Williams and Federer, along with cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Viv Richards.
