Gill Elbow Injury Doubt
India Captain Shubman Gill Struck on Elbow During Practice Ahead of ODI Opener
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Gill received nearly 20 minutes of medical attention before returning to the nets to face throwdowns, according to one report.
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India bowling coach Morne Morkel praised the experience and conversations among the senior players, saying, “we’re quite fortunate that we’ve got a lot of experience and conversations, and that can only be great for the team.”
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Since becoming India’s ODI captain, Gill has scored 604 runs in 11 innings at an average of 67.11, including one century and five half-centuries; the West Indies series follows India’s series loss on its England tour.
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The three-match ODI series was scheduled to continue on September 30 and October 3 after the opener, with India’s next tour identified as New Zealand.
India captain Shubman Gill was struck on the right elbow by a rising delivery from Mohammed Siraj during net practice ahead of the September 27 ODI opener against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Newsable reported that Gill received medical attention before returning to face throwdowns, though the full extent of the injury and his availability for the match remained unclear as of reports.
Gill Returns to Nets After Medical Treatment
The incident happened during India's training session two days before the opening match. DailyHunt reported that Gill was hit on the right elbow when a rearing length delivery struck him while batting. He received nearly 20 minutes of physiotherapy attention before sitting down to recover.
After his medical assessment, Gill resumed batting to face throwdowns in the nets. LiveMint described the incident as an injury scare, suggesting he survived the blow without immediate withdrawal from the squad. The team appeared cautiously optimistic about his condition.
Backup Options Ready if Gill Cannot Play
If Gill is ruled out for the first match, DailyHunt identified Yashasvi Jaiswal as the likely opening batter to replace him. Vice-captain KL Rahul could step in as stand-in captain if needed, providing experienced leadership in Gill's absence.
Gill's Strong ODI Form Before the Injury
Since taking over as India's ODI captain, Gill has scored 604 runs in 11 innings at an average of 67.11, including one century and five half-centuries. IndiaNews noted that India's bowling coach Morne Morkel praised the senior players' experience and conversations within the team, calling it fortunate for squad cohesion.
This West Indies series follows India's series loss during its recent England tour. The three-match ODI series continues on September 30 and October 3 after the opener, with New Zealand identified as India's next tour destination.
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