In what would come as a massive setback for Team India in the ongoing ODI World Cup, regular opener Shubman Gill is likely to miss the upcoming clash against Pakistan. As per several media reports, Gill has been hospitalised in an hospital in Chennai and has not travelled with the squad to Delhi. It is also being reported that Ruturaj Gaikwad or Yashasvi Jaiswal are being considered as back-up options. It would be interesting to see if the management opts for a back-up for Gill. The Indian opener is being monitored regularly by top doctors. A report also claims that his platelet count dropped below 1,00,000.
“Medical advice given to the team management is to avoid flying when the platelet count is down. Earlier on Monday, the BCCI issued a statement confirming that Gill will not be available for the Delhi game,” the report stated.
“The India opener was admitted to Kaveri Hospital on Monday morning and is currently under the care of medical specialists at the facility. Dr. Rizwan Khan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doctor who has been traveling with the team, is also attending to the young opener, who missed India’s first World Cup game against Australia on Sunday,” the report added.
Gill’s absence is matter of concern for India as he is not only the man in form but has been providing the Men in Blue side with good starts throughout the year. Something that was clearly missing from the Indian innings yesterday. Both Kishan and Rohit got out without opening their account.
