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Gill Injured: India's ODI Captain Hurt Before West Indies Series
27 Sep
Summary
- Captain Shubman Gill sustained an elbow injury during net practice.
- The injury occurred two days before India's ODI series against West Indies.
- Gill's availability for the first ODI on September 27 is uncertain.
India's ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has sustained an injury to his right elbow during a net session at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The incident occurred just two days before the start of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, scheduled to commence on September 27.
Gill was batting against Mohammed Siraj when he was hit by a delivery on his elbow. He immediately left the practice area for medical attention and was unable to resume batting. The injury has cast doubt over his participation in the upcoming series opener.
This setback is particularly significant as Gill was recently appointed captain for the ODI format by the BCCI. His recent ODI performance includes 604 runs from 11 innings at an average of 67.11, making him a crucial player for India's long-term plans, including the 2027 ODI World Cup.
In Gill's potential absence, Yashasvi Jaiswal is a strong candidate to open the batting, having scored a century in a recent ODI series. Ruturaj Gaikwad is another option. KL Rahul, the designated vice-captain, is expected to lead the team if Gill is ruled out.
