In recent times, there have been a plethora of ups and downs in the cricketing world. However, on one hand, the fans are excited for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 going to resume in September, the availability of the players is one of the biggest matters of concern. International stars haven’t confirmed yet about their arrival, which is still in doubt. The bio bubble fatigue and the COVID-19 scares have been making the situation even more challenging for most of the players.
On the other hand, the players are also concerned about their fitness ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021, which is scheduled to be commencing right after the second phase of IPL 2021. Kolkata Knight Riders have been facing some heartbreaking news regarding the mega event. Firstly the exit of Pat Cummins from the tournament has landed them in some trouble. However, now one more cricketer might not be participating in the league.
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The young Indian opener, Shubman Gill recently aggravated his injury in his last game against New Zealand in the World Test Championship final. The batsman went on to pick the stress fracture on the left shin. According to reports, he might be out of the sport for nearly 3 months.
Accoridng to the recent reports of the PTI, a senior BCCI source privy to developments that, “Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the entire Test series in the UK with shin splints that will take a minimum of three months to heal.”
The reports also had details regarding the Prithvi Shaw and Devdutt Padikkal, who will be expected to fly to the UK as backups. There hasn’t been any confirmed news on it.
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However, the KKR management is yet to receive any confirmation from the BCCI regarding Gill’s comeback. The franchise has informed the same to Insidesport and is hoping to wait and watch for confirmation. It would be exciting to see how Phase 2 of IPL 2021 proceeds, like many players, will be absent in the league.
