WATCH: Here's why Zimbabwe bowler Brad Evans came up with jersey of Shubman Gill in the post-match press conference

Young Indian batter Shubman Gill has impressed everyone with his brilliant heroics in the recently-concluded three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. He ended up in the series as the highest scorer with 245 runs in 3 matches with an amazing average of 122.50. The 22-year-old batter also secured a century and a half-century to his name.

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Apart from this, there is news that went on to hit the media headlines after the conclusion of the series. Zimbabwean pacer Brad Evans, ended the series on a very excellent note for him as he claimed a five-for in the third and last of the three-match ODI series against India.

He is a world-class player - Brad Evans on Shubman Gill

Brad Evans scalped some big wickets for the Indian team, the list includes the likes of Indian skipper KL Rahul, vice-captain Shikhar Dhawan, and star batter Deepak Hooda alongside the centurion of Indian inning, Shubman Gill. But apart from all this, there was something special that made the day of the 25-year-old pacer Evans.

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Interestingly, Shubman Gill, the top scorer and the main headline of the series, eventually gifted his jersey to Brad Evans.

Later on, during the post-match press conference, Evans who registered the handsome figures of 5 for 54 in his quota of overs came up with the gifted jersey of Gill. He also revealed the reason for doing the same in the post-match press conference.

“Yeah, for sure (he was one of the factors in deciding the series) Going into the series, I was one of his biggest fans, that's why I got his shirt and now I'm playing against him. He is a world-class player. For example, when he gets a single, he hits it hard exactly where he intends to. That's a skill and it comes after years of practice. I just sometimes watch him in awe 'this guy is so good.' That's a reason I'm a fan. I watched him on TV in the IPL and in Australia when they won that Test series... That's a reason I'm a fan. To play against him was awesome,” said Evans while explaining the reason.

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Furthermore, Evans also talked about the moment he shared with the Indian batter and also appreciated him for the gesture.

“I was just walking back (after that match). I just gave him my shirt. He took his shirt off and gave it to me. It was quite quick. I had actually asked him in the morning if we could change shirts and he agreed. He's a nice guy,” he added later.