Team India has suffered a major setback in the ICC ODI World Cup as team India's opening batsman Shubman Gill has tested positive for dengue. Due to this now there is suspense on whether he will play the match or not. Because Shubman Gill has dengue. Due to this, his health has deteriorated and he may miss India's first match in the World Cup.
Shubman Gill did not even come to practice
According to media reports, due to dengue, Shubman Gill did not attend the practice session with the team on Thursday. Today Shubman will have another test. Only after which the team management will decide whether he will play in the first and important match against Australia or not.
Shubman is in great form this year
Shubman Gill has been in great form this year. Gill is India's top scorer in ODIs in 2023. The opener has scored 1,230 runs in 20 ODI matches in 2023 at an average of 72.35 and a strike rate of 105.03. Out of his 6 ODI centuries, 5 have come this year.
Ishaan can open with Rohit
If Shubman is not fit before the match against Australia, then Ishan Kishan can be given a chance in his place in the team. Ishan Kishan can be seen opening with captain Rohit Sharma in the first match against Australia.