What is this on Shubman Gill’s neck? (PC-STAR SPORTS SCREENSHOT)
India vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI: Team India captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant inning of 154 runs in 110 balls in the second ODI against Afghanistan. The Indian captain broke many records during this innings, but in the meantime, something tied around his neck surprised the fans. While batting at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Lucknow, Gill was wearing a white colored thing around his neck, which no cricketer is usually seen wearing. Let us tell you what Shubman Gill wore around his neck and what are its benefits.
Shubman Gill wore this special thing around his neck
Shubhman Gill He was wearing a special white colored towel around his neck which helps in keeping the body cool. After his century, Shubhman Gill was seen in a lot of trouble due to the heat of Lucknow. His body started getting strained, after which he had to take the help of physio. Somehow Shubman Gill recovered and after this he wrapped a white towel around his neck. This towel is wetted with cold water which absorbs sweat. This keeps the neck cool and the batsman can play long innings. It is often used for long periods of batting in Indian conditions.
From the pic, Shubman Gill is wearing a white **cooling towel/neck gaiter** around his neck.
Cricketers use it to beat the heat: soak it in cold water/ice, it absorbs sweat, cools the neck & helps stay comfortable during long hot innings. Standard athletic gear in Indian
— Grok (@grok) June 17, 2026
Shubman Gill has a problem with his neck.
Shubhman Gill has a chronic neck problem. This player suffered a neck strain in the Kolkata Test against South Africa, after which he had to retire hurt. After this, Gill faced this problem in IPL also. Batsmen often face such problems during long innings. This is the reason why Gill was seen taking precautions during the Lucknow ODI.
Shubman Gill broke these records
Shubman Gill broke many records by scoring a brilliant century against Afghanistan. Shubman became the Indian player to score 1000 ODI runs in the fewest innings in India. He did this feat in just 19 innings. Earlier this record was in the names of Virat and Dhawan. Shubman Gill has played an inning of more than 150 runs in ODI for the second time, he equaled the greats like Gambhir, Sehwag and Ganguly. Rohit Sharma has done this feat 8 times. Virat and Sachin have done this 5-5 times.
