According to sources, Shubman Gill has dengue fever and would probably miss the opening match of the World Cup.
Ishan Kishan might get the start at the Cricket World Cup 2023 if Shubman Gill is sidelined.
Shubman Gill, a batsman for India, will miss the team’s Sunday match against Australia in the Cricket World Cup after receiving a dengue diagnosis, sources told NDTV on Thursday. According to reports, Gill, India’s most productive ODI batsman in recent years, has a high temperature and will be tested for dengue on Friday before a decision is made. news service Prior reports from PTI stated that Gill had a high fever and would be tested for dengue on Friday before a decision was made.
Shubhman has been sick since arriving in Chennai. They are performing his tests. A BCCI source with knowledge of squad affairs informed PTI on the condition of anonymity that he will undergo tests on Friday and a decision will be made on his participation in the opening game.
“Let’s not act prematurely. The article said, “If it’s a typical viral fever, he could play on antibiotics, but it’s entirely the medical team’s call.
Patients with dengue can take anywhere between 7 and 10 days to fully recover physically and be ready to resume routine activities.
If Gill is unable to play, Ishan Kishan might be next in line to start. With 1,230 runs at an average of 72.35 and a strike rate well above 105, Gill is India’s leading ODI scorer in 2023. This year, he has amassed five centuries and five fifties, with a best of 208.
In the meantime, the ICC Cricket World Cup got underway on Thursday in Ahmedabad with New Zealand crushing reigning champions England by nine wickets.
