The 24-year-old batsman recently battled a bout of dengue, which prevented him from participating in the team's first match...
Digital Desk: Indian opener Shubman Gill will be sidelined for the team's second match in the 2023 ODI World Cup against Afghanistan, scheduled for October 11, 2023, in New Delhi. The 24-year-old batsman recently battled a bout of dengue, which prevented him from participating in the team's first match against Australia in Chennai on Sunday.
A press release from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the news, stating, "Team India batter Shubman Gill will not be traveling with the team to Delhi on 9th October 2023. The opening batter who missed the team’s first fixture in the ICC 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."
The release further revealed that Gill would remain in Chennai, where he would be under the supervision of the BCCI medical team to ensure his recovery. The young cricketer's absence in the first match against Australia saw left-hander Ishan Kishan take his place at the top of the order, although Kishan had a challenging outing, being dismissed for a first-ball duck.
Despite Gill's absence, Team India managed to secure a victory in their World Cup opener against Australia, chasing down a target of 200 runs with a six-wicket win. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were the heroes of the day, with both players scoring half-centuries to guide the team to victory.
Leading up to the tournament, India faced challenges, with both of their warm-up matches being washed out due to heavy rains in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram, making Gill's return to the playing XI even more anticipated by fans and supporters.
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