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Shubman Gill helps young cricketer transition to professional league

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:19 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Shubman Gill helps young cricketer transition to professional league

Summary

Kirandeep Singh, a 20-year-old cricketer from Cholta Kalan, has signed a Rs 20,000 contract with Fazilka Falcons for the upcoming Sher-e-Punjab T20 tournament, starting August 30. His journey began when Shubman Gill, noticing his skills, encouraged him to move from tennis-ball cricket to leather-ball competition. This pivotal moment has set Kirandeep on a path towards realizing his cricketing dreams, alongside the captaincy of Gill. The tournament promises a platform for Kirandeep to showcase his talent at a professional level.

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Key Details

•Kirandeep Singh signed with Fazilka Falcons for Rs 20,000.
•Sher-e-Punjab T20 tournament starts on August 30.
•Shubman Gill urged Kirandeep to transition to leather-ball cricket.
•Kirandeep previously played tennis-ball cricket before meeting Gill.
•The signing represents a chance for Kirandeep to prove his potential.

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A Rs 20,000 Sher-e-Punjab T20 contract could prove to be a life-changing opportunity for Kirandeep Singh, a youngster from village Cholta Kalan in Mohali. But his journey to Fazilka Falcons began earlier, when Shubman Gill spotted his bowling and urged him to leave tennis-ball cricket behind.
— Yahoo Sports

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