Indian opener Shubman Gill faces uncertainty over his participation in the ICC ODI World Cup opener against Australia due to a reported dengue infection.
The match is scheduled for Sunday at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, but Gill’s positive dengue test has raised concerns.
A BCCI official stated, “He is unwell, and our medical team is closely monitoring his condition. We hope for a swift recovery,” as reported by the Indian Express.
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Gill was absent from India’s training sessions on both Wednesday and Thursday. The team management initially considered it a common flu.
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Gill has been India’s top run-scorer in ODIs this year, amassing 1230 runs at an impressive average of 72.35 and a strike rate of 105.03. He has delivered two centuries and a half-century in his last four ODIs, including two outstanding performances against Australia.
-IANS
