Indian cricket fans have reason to rejoice as the Indian team's skipper, Rohit Sharma, expressed optimism about the return of Shubman Gill...
Digital Desk: Indian cricket fans have reason to rejoice as the Indian team's skipper, Rohit Sharma, expressed optimism about the return of Shubman Gill to the squad for the highly-anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. Gill had missed the first two matches of the tournament due to illness, reportedly suffering from dengue. However, his participation in a recent batting practice session has raised hopes for his comeback.
"99 percent he is available," Rohit Sharma confidently said when asked about Gill's health, providing relief to the Indian cricket fraternity.
Shubman Gill's remarkable performances across all three formats in the past year have made him an indispensable asset to the Indian team. In 20 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) this year, he has notched up an impressive 1,230 runs at an average of 72.35, with a strike rate of just above 105. Gill's incredible consistency includes five centuries and five half-centuries, with his highest score being an astounding 208.
In their previous World Cup encounter against Afghanistan, India clinched a resounding 8-wicket victory, with Rohit Sharma (131), Ishan Kishan (47), and Virat Kohli (55*) leading the charge. The match showcased India's formidable batting prowess and their remarkable chase of a target of 273.
As the cricket world eagerly awaits the marquee match between India and Pakistan, the return of Shubman Gill could provide a substantial boost to the Indian squad. Both teams have strong lineups and are eager to secure a victory in this highly anticipated clash.
The India-Pakistan World Cup encounter is scheduled for a showdown in Ahmedabad, and fans are already on the edge of their seats. The team compositions for this match promise to be a thrilling spectacle, with both sides fielding top-class players and aiming for glory in the world's most-watched cricket event.
Teams:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
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