Shubman Gill, who is recovering from dengue, is all set to fly to Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The 24-year-old is showing encouraging signs of returning to action soon, and the Indian team management is keeping a close eye on his progress. Gill was hospitalized in Chennai on October 10 after his platelets fell below 1,00,000 per microliter, but was discharged a day later and continued treatment at the hotel.
“Gill will be travelling to Ahmedabad from Chennai today in a commercial flight. He will continue with recovery and rest there, under the watch of BCCI medical team,” a source close to developments told CricketNext.
Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour had confirmed Gill’s hospitalization during a pre-match press conference in Delhi on October 10.
“He is recovering well. He was hospitalised, yes, but that was more as a precaution. He is back in the hotel; he is recovering well. So, being monitored by the medical team and whatever update we get, we hope he will recover pretty soon. He is looking good actually,” Vikram Rathour said. “Hopefully Gill will be back in the mix pretty soon,” Rathour added.
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Shubman Gill has already missed two 2023 World Cup matches against Australia and Afghanistan, and is in a race against time to be match-ready for the high-octane clash against Pakistan on October 14.
“Shubman Gill will be given all the time to recover and regain match fitness. There is no thought of seeking or discussing replacements at this stage as the management considers him a vital cog in the set-up. Gill is already showing positive signs and is likely to make a return soon,” a senior BCCI official told News18 CricketNext.
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Like Australia, who are carrying an injured Travis Head in their squad, India will follow a similar approach with Gill and allow him all the time he needs to get match-ready.
“Look at what Australia are doing with Travis Head. He is injured but they haven’t ruled him out or sought a replacement. Every chance right now is given to Head to make that return. India too are likely to follow a similar approach when it comes to Gill. He has been our one of the most consistent performers in the last year or so,” added the official.
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Gill’s vital signs are improving and he is on the right track of recovery – 70-80% recovered. It is difficult to say when he will return, but things are looking good. The BCCI will give Shubman Gill all the time he needs to recover and regain match fitness.
There is no thought of seeking or discussing replacements at this stage, as the management considers him a vital cog in the set-up. Shubman Gill is already showing positive signs and is likely to make a return soon. Gill’s return for the Pakistan match is unlikely at this stage, and the Indian team management will continue to play the waiting game.
