Ravi Shastri has identified Shubman Gill as the next potential superstar of Indian cricket, poised to emulate the endorsement success of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. Shastri highlighted Gill's leadership, batting prowess, and youthful appeal as key factors, predicting he will become a prominent figure in Indian cricket.
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