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'Ye bahar nahi hona chahiye' - Fans react as Rahul Dravid clears air around suspense on Shubman Gill's unavailability

Dravid also went on to clarify that the team management has left the decision to the medical team ahead of the crucial ODI World Cup game vs Australia.

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Shubman Gill, India (Source: Twitter)

Shubman Gill who is India's star opener faces uncertainty regarding his availability for the World Cup opener due to illness which is reportedly dengue. India will be up against Australia on Sunday. Gill with remarkable performances this year has accumulated 1,230 runs at an average of 72.35 in ODIs and has been one of the prime weapons for the Indian team in the World Cup 2023.

The head coach Rahul Dravid, two days before the crucial match, provided an update on Gill's health. While not confirming his availability, Dravid didn't rule out Gill's potential involvement against Australia. The opener's recovery remains pivotal as India gears up for a crucial clash in the World Cup. The former Indian player also went on to clarify that the team management has left the decision to the medical team to assess the condition and provide better suggestions.

 “He’s certainly feeling better today. The medical team is monitoring on a daily basis. We have 36 hours; we’ll see what decision they take. He’s certainly feeling better today. The medical team hasn’t ruled him out as yet. We’ll keep monitoring him on a day-to-day basis. We’ll see how he feels the day after tomorrow,” Dravid said.

Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this update from the Indian head coach;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gill will be essential for India in World Cup 2023

Shubman Gill has been India's standout performer in ODIs this year. But now the star right-hand batter faces uncertainty for the World Cup opener against Australia due to illness, possibly dengue. Gill, the team's highest run-scorer and top performer in the recent Asia Cup with 302 runs in six innings, is crucial to India's lineup.

If unavailable, Ishan Kishan may step up to open with Rohit Sharma in the Sunday clash. Gill's absence would be a significant setback for India, given his prolific form and recent contributions in the fifty-over format. In addition to this, Marcus Stoinis will also be missing the campaign opener for the Australian team. Both the teams are set to lock horns against each other on October 8 at M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

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