India faces a worrying injury update just two days before their ODI series against West Indies. Captain Shubman Gill sustained a blow to his right elbow during a net session at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The team will be monitoring his condition closely as they prepare for the first match of the three-match series.
The opening ODI against West Indies is scheduled for September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, leaving Gill with limited time to recover before the series begins. The BCCI confirmed his appointment as captain when it announced the squad for the West Indies series on September 16. The West Indies series also comes at an important stage in India’s preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
Because of the pain, veteran batter Rohit Sharma subsequently checked on the India captain, who was unable to continue his batting practice. Because he has been entrusted with leading India in the ODI format, gill’s presence is particularly important.
Gill required bandaging on his right elbow after being struck by Siraj, according to the report cited in the original story. Gill was batting against Mohammed Siraj when a delivery from the fast bowler hit him on the elbow. The India captain immediately appeared uncomfortable and left the practice area for medical attention. Siraj also went across to check on his teammate following the blow. The latest report from Cricbuzz states that Gill received treatment from the physio and did not return to batting practice. The timing of the setback makes it particularly significant for India. The three ODIs will be followed by a five match T20I series. KL Rahul has been named vice captain.
Since taking charge as India’s ODI captain, Gill has accumulated 604 runs from 11 innings at an average of 67.11 and a strike rate of 107.85. His tally includes one century and five fifties. If Gill is ruled out of the opening game, KL Rahul could take over the captaincy responsibilities. Rahul is India’s designated vice captain for the series.
