Leg Injury Could Rule Gill out of the India-England Test Series
Owing to a stress injury in his left leg, India opener Shubman Gill runs the risk of missing the whole five match test series versus England scheduled to begin in August. According to a statement to media by the Indian medical staff, they suspect, based on the initial prognosis, that it will take at least eight weeks for Gill to regain his match fitness. It is not quite clear as to the exact nature of the injury suffered by the young batsman.
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Gill May Have Injured Himself During Fitness Training Session
Gill opened the innings for India during the World Test Championship final and did not show any discomfort, even taking a brilliant diving catch when New Zealand batted in the first innings. It seems possible that Gill may have sustained his injury during a fitness training session, though no confirmation to this effect has been received.
Gill Keen to Play in Second Half of Test Series
Gill played his first test during India’s tour of Australia in 2020-21 season and impressed everyone with his bold approach as an opening batsman. He is currently with the remainder of the Indian team in London. Reportedly, Gill is keen on playing during the second half of England tour; however, the final call has to be taken by the team management. No update on the young batsman’s fitness has been sent to media by the BCCI, although, according to a senior BCCI official, “There is a chance that Shubman could be ruled out of the whole Test tour even though it is still a month away. The injury is serious is what we have come to know.” In Gill’s absence, India could include Abhimanyu Easwaran, the 25-year-old Bengal opener in the squad. Easwaran has travel to England as one of India’s back up players.