Nasser Hussain foresees Gill, Ravindra becoming future legends

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has picked two youngsters who he feels will be the future legends of world cricket.

In a video posted by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Hussain revealed his picks -- star India opener Shubman Gill and New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra.

"I am going with Shubman Gill. I think he had a very good three quarters, nine-tenths of 2023," said the cricketing pundit.

"He must have learned so much from having the likes of Rohit Sharma on the other end. Maybe that illness towards the end just got him a little bit and his form dipped.

"He is a super talent and he is going to be the next sensation for India for years to come. Hopefully, he will have a good 2024," added Hussain.

In 47 international games this year, Gill scored 2,126 runs at an average of 48.31, with seven centuries and 10 fifties. He ended this year as the highest run-maker in international cricket.

Though Gill is still finding his feet in T20Is and Tests, this Punjab batter roared out loud in the ODIs, even becoming the number one ranked batter.'

In six Tests this year, Gill scored 258 runs at an average of 28.66, with a century. His best score was 128. In 29 ODIs, Gill scored 1,584 runs at an average of 63.36 and a strike rate of over 105, with five centuries and nine fifties.

His best score was 208. Gill has had an underwhelming 2023 in T20Is, scoring 312 runs in 13 innings at an average of 26.00, with a century and fifty. His best score was 126*.

About Rachin, Hussain revealed that he watched hik closely during New Zealand's tour of England this year before the ICC Cricket World Cup and liked his game.

"And the man who lit up the World Cup up was Rachin Ravindra.," said Hussain.

"Going into the World Cup, I had seen him in England a bit. He came in at the Lord's down the order and smashed it around.

"I thought he could play. When he was given a chance at the top of the order, he was a revelation. Hopefully, he can continue his progression," said Hussain.