WATCH: Shubman Gill goes on a date with popular social media influencer ahead of WTC final 2023 

Shubman Gill & YouTuber Niharika NM (Source: Twitter)

Young Indian batter Shubman Gill has been a hot topic in the cricket fraternity this year for his scintillating centuries and record-breaking performances. Apart from his batting heroics, the 23-year-old has received a lot of attention on social media due to rumours about his relationship with Sara Tendulkar and Sara Ali Khan. Meanwhile, it looks like one more name will be added to the list now that Gill went on a date with a popular social media influencer.

The India opening batter appeared in a video on popular digital content creator Niharika NM's YouTube channel. Captioned "Awkward first date ft. Shubman Gill", the video caught the attention of cricket fans who started speculating about the cricketer's new relationship. Niharika, who is well-known for her hilarious Instagram Reels, also shared a few photos and videos from her cute date with Gill on her Instagram account, along with the caption, "Idk if this was a date or a magic show."

Interestingly, it was not a proper date between the two celebrities but a promotional ploy for the upcoming sequel of the blockbuster Hollywood sequel Spider-Man. Gill lent his voice to the lead character (Indian Spider-Man) Pavitar Prabhakar in the animated film 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'.

Watch the video below: 

Shubman Gill prepares for WTC finals

While Gill's name is surrounded by relationship rumours and is in the fantasy world, the right-handed batter is toiling hard in the nets in preparation for the Test Championship Final against Australia. He is in terrific form across all forms and will play a major role in India's game when Rohit Sharma and Co meet Pat Cummins' side at The Oval in London from June 7-11.

India fell by eight wickets to New Zealand in the first edition of the World T20 and will be determined to win this time. Gill will open the innings alongside skipper Rohit, eying for a solid top-order partnership.

India Squad for WTC Final 2023: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Srikar Bharat, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat