World Cup 2023: Coach Dravid gives major update on Shubman Gill ‘s availability against Australia
Dravid Dravid’s update on shubman Gill: It was reported on Friday morning that the availability of India’s star opener Shubman Gill for the World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday is in uncertainty due to illness.
Shubman Gill ‘s excellent performance in ODI this year :-
Let us tell you that Gill has excelled in ODIs this year, scoring 1,230 runs in 20 matches at an impressive average of 72.35. He is being closely monitored as India prepare to start their campaign in Chennai. Used to be. His participation in the crucial match is reportedly uncertain until he recovers from dengue.
Head coach Rahul Dravid gave update on Gill’s health :-
India will take on Australia in their opening match on Sunday and two days before the game, head coach Rahul Dravid has finally provided an update on Shubman Gill ‘s health.
Although Dravid did not confirm whether the young opener would be available for the match against Australia, he also did not rule out Gill’s possible participation.
Dravid said this during a press conference :-
“He is definitely feeling better today,” Dravid said during a press conference.
“The medical team is monitoring on a daily basis. We have 36 hours, we will see what they decide. He is definitely feeling better today.”
When pressed further, Dravid said Shubman Gill would continue to be monitored. “The medical team has not yet ruled him out. We will keep an eye on him day by day. We’ll see how he feels the day after tomorrow.”
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Ishan Kishan is the main contender to open in the absence of Shubman Gill : –
Shubman Gill has been one of the top performers for India in the fifty-over format this year.
Apart from being the team’s leading run-scorer this year, the youngster was also the leading run-scorer in last month’s Asia Cup with 302 runs in six innings. He scored one century and two half-centuries in the tournament.
If Gill is not available for Sunday’s encounter, Ishan Kishan could be promoted to open the Indian innings along with Rohit Sharma.