Shubman Gill suffered this knock during the simulation of the match against India A in Perth.
In another blow to India ahead of the first Test against Australia, Shubman Gill injured his thumb while trying to catch slips. He suffered this blow during the simulation of the match against India A in Perth.
Some journalists covering the game from the ground confirmed this update and added that Gill is doubtful for the first Test, which begins on November 22 in Perth. He will be under observation and evaluation for the next three days before a decision is made about his participation in the opening match.
Several players have already suffered knocks in different parts of this match simulation, and many reports have emerged since yesterday. KL Rahul suffered a right elbow injury while facing Prasidh Krishna and had to leave the field with a score of 29 for scans after consulting the team physiotherapist.
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Meanwhile, the Sydney Morning Herald reported, Virat Kohli underwent scans on Thursday (November 14) for an unspecified injury. However, that unknown injury was not serious enough to keep him out of the simulation match against India A, where he scored 15 runs before losing his wicket.
Shubman Gill: An important cog in India’s batting line-up
A new injury report on Shubman Gill does not bode well for India because he is a mainstay in the Indian batting line-up and was slowly adapting to a new role at number 3. His pace and strong backfoot game will be crucial for India, which is already short on experience and form.
Last time, he did well on his first tour of Australia by opening the innings. Gill scored 259 runs at an average of 51.80 in six outings, including two fifties, and was one of the main reasons behind India’s miraculous comeback after scoring 36 in Adelaide.
He will play a crucial role at India’s No. 3, a position firmly held by Cheteshwar Pujara, who was instrumental in India’s back-to-back series wins in Australia. Gill is due to play the same role in the upcoming series.
Gill hopes to recover in time and appear in the first game. India might miss Rohit Sharma, and if they lose Shubman Gill, the problems will worsen further.
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