Shubman Gill, the promising Indian opener, found himself in such a situation when he contracted dengue fever, forcing him to miss India’s opening match of the ODI World Cup against Australia.
The cricketing world had its eyes on India’s opening clash against Australia in the ODI World Cup. However, the absence of Shubman Gill in the playing XI raised questions and concerns among fans and experts alike. It was revealed that Gill had contracted dengue fever, which ruled him out of this crucial encounter.
A source informed ANI, “Shubman Gill is recovering and he will be traveling with the team to Delhi. He will be with the team and is not likely to go to his home in Chandigarh for rest. We hope that he will be back on the field before the match against Pakistan, and playing against Afghanistan will depend on his next medical report.”
With Gill unavailable, India turned to Ishan Kishan to fill the void at the top of the order. The Australian team chose to bat first after winning the toss, and their openers, Mitchell Marsh and David Warner, walked out to the crease. Warner and Steven Smith managed to forge a crucial 69-run partnership for the second wicket. However, once Smith was dismissed, Australia faced a challenging situation against India’s formidable bowling attack.
India’s spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravichandran Ashwin came to the forefront with their impressive performance. They combined forces to dismantle the Australian batting lineup, eventually dismissing them for a total of 199 runs. Jadeja led the way with three wickets to his name, while Kuldeep and Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two wickets each. Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, and Ashwin also contributed with one wicket apiece.
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As Shubman Gill continues his recovery from dengue fever, there is optimism in the Indian camp regarding his return to the playing eleven. A source informed ANI that Gill is progressing well and will be traveling with the team to Delhi for their next match. The source stated, “Shubman Gill is recovering, and he will be traveling with the team to Delhi. He will be with the team and is not likely to go to his home in Chandigarh for rest.”
The big question now is whether Shubman Gill will be fit in time for India’s next ODI World Cup match against Afghanistan, scheduled for October 11 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Gill’s availability for this crucial encounter will depend on his medical progress and the results of his next medical report.
Shubman Gill’s presence at the top of the order adds depth and strength to India’s batting lineup. His comeback could be a significant boost for the team as they aim to make their mark in the ODI World Cup.
