Talking about Team India fast bowler Mohammad Shami's 'ball on head' gesture during their ODI World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka, Shubman Gill said, "It was for our bowling coach (Paras Mhambrey) who doesn't have hair." Shami recorded figures of 5-1-18-5 as India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs to qualify for the semi-finals.