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Shubman Gill (Source: Twitter)
Shubman Gill did not take part in the ODI World Cup 2023 match against Australia, following a dengue fever. In the place of Gill, Ishan Kishan opened for India and was dismissed for a golden duck in Chennai. After the match against Australia, Gill's medical update has come out. The reports suggest worrying signs for Gill, as he is yet to recover from his fever.
"Team India batter Shubman Gill will not be travelling with the team to Delhi on 9th October 2023. The opening batter who missed the team's first fixture in the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia in Chennai is set to miss the team's next fixture against Afghanistan in Delhi on the 11th of October," said the medical report of Gill.
The report suggested that Gill would be monitored by the medical team and would not travel with the Indian team to Delhi. In the absence of Gill, Kishan is likely to continue in the team as the opener. "He will stay back in Chennai and will be under the supervision of the medical team," said the statement of an Indian cricket board's press release.
'Gill is not feeling well. We are monitoring him daily' - Rohit Sharma
The Indian captain Rohit Sharma talked about Gill after the match against Australia. "The mood is pretty good as it is before the start of every big tournament. We've come into this tournament prepared well, so quite confident about us skill-wise. We're looking forward to the game. Everybody's fit. Gill is not 100 per cent, but he's sick. So, there's no injury concern," said Rohit.
The Indian captain revealed that Gill was not fit for the match due to the fever. Rohit confirmed that Gill did not have any injuries, but missed out of the match due to the dengue fever. "Gill is not feeling well. We are monitoring him daily. We're going to give him every chance to recover and see how he feels. So, he's not ruled out yet," Rohit had said in a pre-match press conference ahead of the Australia game," concluded Rohit.