India’s campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 has been dealt a significant setback. Star batter Shubman Gill has been sidelined for the first two games due to dengue fever. Unfortunately, there are concerns that Gill may also miss the high-intensity match against Pakistan scheduled for October 14.
According to the latest news reports, Gill, who was hospitalised in Chennai on Monday, has been discharged from the hospital. However, he is likely to take at least one week to get match-fit. Meanwhile, team management has decided to travel without him as he will be under medical observation. Gill’s omission from the game against Pakistan might affect India’s campaign, as he has a great record in Ahmedabad.
Amidst these developments, questions arise regarding the team’s strategy for Gill’s replacement. According to Indian Express, the Indian team management and selectors are scheduled to convene a meeting in Delhi to discuss this matter. It’s worth noting that team management has requested selectors keep Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad on hold. One of them might make the squad if Gill fails to recover within time. The meeting will take place today in a team hotel in Delhi.
Shubman Gill’s amazing record in 2023
Shubman Gill’s exceptional track record at Narendra Modi Stadium and his outstanding form this year make his absence a significant loss. In the ongoing calendar year, Gill has scored 1230 runs in 20 innings at an average of 72.4 and a strike rate of 104.9. He has smashed five centuries and five half-centuries in the ongoing calendar year, which also includes his maiden double century against New Zealand.
In the absence of Gill, team management will continue with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. In the first game against Australia, Kishan failed to score runs as he was dismissed by Josh Hazelwood for a duck. Gill’s absence might affect India’s campaign as the star-studded batting line-up failed against the Australian team.
