Indian cricket team opener Shubman Gill’s participation in the Cricket World Cup 2023 opener against Australia remains uncertain due to suspected dengue fever. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to confirm the exact nature of Gill’s illness, leaving doubts about his availability for the match. However, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has provided a positive update on Gill’s health, stating that they have not ruled him out of the game just yet.
During the pre-match press conference on Saturday, Sharma expressed concern for Gill’s well-being, emphasizing that his priority is the player’s recovery as a human being, rather than just as a captain. Sharma acknowledged Gill’s sickness and mentioned that they were giving him every chance to recover and assess how he feels.
Similarly, head coach Rahul Dravid also provided an update on Gill’s condition, stating that he is feeling better and the medical team is closely monitoring him. Dravid refrained from making a definite statement about Gill’s availability for the first game, stating that a decision would be made after further evaluation.
The BCCI had previously stated that they were awaiting updates on Gill’s health, with the medical team closely attending to him. They expressed hope for his speedy recovery and mentioned that they would provide more updates once available.
Gill’s absence would be a significant setback for the Indian team, as he has been in good form recently. However, the team is optimistic about his recovery and remains hopeful that he will be able to participate in the World Cup opener against Australia.
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