Star Indian dough Shubman Gill's Participation in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide remains uncertain. The right-handed batsman is recovering from a broken left thumb that kept him out of the first Test and could potentially sideline him for a long period.
The injury occurred during a match simulation against India 'A' in Perth, where Gill sustained the fracture while trying to take a catch. Medical specialists have advised the young batsman to take a break of 10 to 14 days.
Sources close to the team mentioned that even after the initial healing period, Gill will still need extensive match practice before being considered for selection. The team has already been forced to reshuffle its batting order due to Gill's absence and Rohit Sharma's earlier unavailability.
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Wouldn't be surprised if he misses two to three Test matches: Jatin Paranjape
In the series opener, Devdutt Padikkal stepped in and scored 0 and 25 in the two innings in India's historic 295-run win. Former India selector Jatin Paranjape pointed out that Gill could miss two to three Test matches due to the nature of his thumb injury.
“I know from previous experience that finger injuries, particularly like the one he suffered on his thumb, take two to four weeks to heal. So don’t be surprised if he misses two to three Test matches,” Paranjape was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.
The upcoming two-day training match against the Prime Minister's XI, scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 1, will be crucial preparation for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. However, Gill will almost certainly miss this warm-up game.
One possible solution being discussed is repositioning KL Rahul at number 3, with Rohit returning to open the innings. Since his debut during India's unforgettable tour of Australia four years ago. Where Gill played a crucial role in the historic Gabba Test, the youngster has established himself as an important all-format player.
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