Fitness concern for team India ahead of the test series against New Zealand. Star cricketer Shubman Gill likely to miss the Bengaluru test match that schedule to start tomorrow from 9.30 AM. On the pre match press conference India test team captain Rohit Sharma did not make any clear remark about Gill’s availability in the first match of the three match test series against New Zealand. If Shubman Gill not fit enough to play the match, then emerging Sarfaraz khan have chances to return in the playing eleven.
According to media reports, Shubman Gill has a stiff neck and has spent most of his training time under the physio’s observation in the last couple of days. Rohit Sharma or BCCI did not make any statement about his current fitness status. A call on Shubman Gill’s availability will be taken on Wednesday (Match Day) morning.
Shubman Gill has made significant contributions to the Indian national team across formats, showcasing his talent in both Test and limited overs cricket. Gill first gained prominence during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he played a crucial role in India’s historic Test series win in Australia. His performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have also drawn attention, making him one of the brightest prospects in Indian cricket.
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Squads:
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O’Rourke