India’s captain Shubman Gill has been confirmed fit to participate in the first ODI against the West Indies, scheduled for Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak provided the update, stating that Gill has no major injury concerns.
Gill’s Injury Update Ahead of Match
Shubman Gill has been cleared to play following a right elbow injury sustained during a practice session on Friday. The injury occurred when he was struck by a rising delivery from fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. After receiving nearly 20 minutes of on-field treatment, Gill returned to the nets to continue his practice with throwdowns. Team coach Vikram Kotak confirmed his fitness, stating, “I think he is fine and good to go,” during a pre-match press conference.
I just think if whoever is coming and playing for India, they are obviously part of that 20-25 players who possibly can be in the team. Kotak also weighed in on veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s role in the white-ball setup, as he returns to the ODI team due to Axar Patel present in the T20I team for the Asian Games happening in Japan. Kotak also addressed the continuous selection dilemmas facing the Indian team management, particularly regarding talented opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has often found himself on the sidelines despite boasting strong numbers across formats. “He is a part of the team and as support staff, obviously, we look after his skills, his practice and his mindset and Gautam also talks to him a lot. But sometimes, you see, say if there are three very good wicket keepers, only one will play. So, it is not that it has been unfair to him. I just think it is part of the game. “He should keep working hard and waiting for his opportunities. So far, whenever team needed him, he got an opportunity, he has performed. So, I mean, I don’t know what exactly you want to ask me. But I think we do look after his skills, his practice. We follow where he is, how he is doing and when he is with the team. That’s all we can do and that’s what we do,” added Kotak. “I think he is obviously in the mix. In South Africa series, Jadeja played when Axar was rested. Then after that, I mean, obviously, I am not part of selection panel. So, I don’t know what their thinking is. “Jadeja is an outstanding all-rounder. We all know – you see his records. I mean, how the team will set up and what kind of combination selectors and captain and head coach will go with, that is the second thing. There is a time for that, but Jadeja, to me, is one of the best fielders still we have over on a world level as well.
