IND vs AUS: Will Shubman Gill not play in the second Test as well?
Shubman Gill has not yet started batting practice in the nets. Until Gill starts net practice, the team management will not take the risk of sending him to the field. If Gill becomes fit before the second Test, then Dhruv Jurel is sure to sit out.
IND vs AUS: Will Shubman Gill not play in the second Test as well?
Indian batsman Shubman Gill is not sure to play in the second Test match against Australia to be held in Adelaide from December 6. Gill could not play in the first Test match played in Perth due to a thumb injury. He was injured in the intra-squad match before the Perth Test. Before the second Test, the Indian team will play a practice match against Australia Premier XI in Canberra from Saturday.
It is difficult for Gill to play in the practice match and there is doubt about his playing in the Adelaide Test as well. Gill has been advised to rest for a few weeks and he will need some match practice before selection. The report states that due to the injury, medical experts have advised Gill to rest for 10 to 14 days. Due to this, he will not play the practice match and it is difficult for him to play in the second Test as well. It remains to be seen how his injury heals. After recovering from the injury, he will need practice to play Test matches.
Gill has not yet started batting practice in the nets. Until Gill starts net practice, the team management will not take the risk of taking him. If Gill had become fit before the second Test, then Dhruv Jurel is sure to sit out. There is still time for the second match to start and it will have to be seen in the coming days how much Gill's injury has healed.
Shami returned to the field a few days ago after injury. After a good performance in the Ranji Trophy, there was talk that Shami could go on the Australian tour. According to the report, there is no discussion on sending Shami to Australia at the moment.
Rohit will return:
Regular captain Rohit Sharma did not play in the first Test match played in Perth as he was on paternity leave. Rohit has now joined the Indian team and will take over the captaincy of the team in the second Test match to be held from December 6. In Rohit's absence, KL Rahul started the innings with Yashasvi, but now it will be interesting to see whether Rahul will continue to open even after Rohit's return? Whether Rohit or Rahul will bat at number three will also depend on whether Shubman Gill is fit or not. If Gill is not fit for the match, then either Rahul or Rohit will play at number three in this match.
