BCCI has provided a medical update on Shubman Gill’s illness which caused him to miss the opening match of ICC World Cup 2023 between India and Australia to be held in Chennai on October 8, 2023 .
Gill has been suffering from a fever for the past few days and has been ruled out of the World Cup match between India and Australia at the Massachusetts Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In the match against Australia, Ishan Kishan replaced the opening batsman and was paired with Indian captain Rohit Sharma.
Shubman Gill, the leading run-getter in 2023 ODIs, contracted dengue fever during the warm-up match for the 2023 CWC tournament.
Before the India vs Australia match, captain Rohit Sharma said: “Gil is not 100 percent, but he is sick. So there is no risk of injury. Gil is not feeling well. We are monitoring him every day. We are giving him every chance to recover. , confirm his feelings. Therefore, he is not ruled out yet. ”
However, due to a lack of recovery, Ishan Kishan started alongside Rohit Sharma, but became a golden duck on his World Cup debut.
Shubman Gill Set To Miss The Team’s Next Fixture Against Afghanistan In Delhi
India’s star batsman Shubman Gill, who is reportedly suffering from dengue fever, will miss the second match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup against Afghanistan, the BCCI confirmed in a statement.
“Team India batsman Shubman Gill will not travel to Delhi with the team on October 9, 2023. Will miss the team’s first match against Australia in Chennai in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup The opening batsman is also likely to miss the next match against Afghanistan in Delhi on October 11. He will remain in Chennai and will be under the supervision of the medical team,” the BCCI wrote. .
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In Gill’s absence, Ishan is likely to start alongside Rohit against Afghanistan.