South Africa batting great Hashim Amla on Tuesday labelled India opener Shubman Gill, who has had an “exceptional” start to ODIs, as the “next best thing” in international cricket along with Rishabh Pant and Ryan Rickelton. The 25-year-old Gill, named India’s vice-captain for the Champions Trophy, retook the No. 1 spot in ODI rankings for batters on the opening day of the tournament after his ascent to the top for the first time in 2023. 

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