Young Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has provided a major update ahead of the first Test match against Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25). Notably, it has been reported that Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first Test of the five-match series after suffering a thumb injury.
The 25-year-old injured his thumb while fielding in the slips during a match simulation against India A in Perth. Gill left the field and did not return to play in the intra-squad training match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not provided any official update on his availability for the first Test.
Shubman Gill Spotted Checking Perth Pitch Ahead of Series Opener
Amidst the report of being ruled out of the first Test match, Gill made his presence on the field at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Wednesday, November 20. Reputed media outlet RevSportz revealed images of Shubman checking the pitch. Rishabh Pant was also seen with Gill in the image.
Shubman is out there checking the pitch.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 20, 2024
Gill Is Improving On Day By Day Basis – Morne Morkel
Speaking at a press conference, Morne Morkel provided an update on Gill, stating that the batter is improving daily. He said that a decision on Gill’s availability for the Test will be made on the morning of the match. Morkel also said that Gill performed well in the match simulation.
“On Shubman Gill, he is improving on a day-by-day basis. We will take a call on the morning of the test. He played well in the match simulation in the build-up. So fingers crossed,” Morkel told reporters.
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