Shubman Gill tests positive for dengue, doubtful for Sunday’s opening World Cup
Opening batter Shubman Gill is suffering from dengue as per reports, making him a doubtful starter for Team India's 2023 World Cup
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With the highly anticipated clash against the five-time world champions fast arriving, it remains to be seen if Gill recovers in time to start.
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India have an excellent backup opener in Ishan Kishan
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While Ishan Kishan was in a dogfight with Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav for the No. 5 position, Gill's absence will have him back at his favorite opening position
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The 25-year-old also smashed a double century in Bangladesh at the end of last year and has notched up three half-centuries in five matches as an opener in 2023
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Gill's absence now could be a blessing in disguise later in the tournament
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While the Men in Blue appeared settled at the start of their campaign, injuries to opener Shikhar Dhawan after the first three games
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While the Men in Blue appeared settled at the start of their campaign, injuries to opener Shikhar Dhawan after the first three games
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Fast forward to the 2023 tournament, and India are still pondering over their No. 5 batter, with Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, and Suryakumar Yadav as the possible options
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Gill has struggled on slow and turning tracks like Chennai
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While he has played the lone ODI innings in Tamil Nadu's capital with a score of 37 from 49 deliveries earlier this year, the right-hander has averaged only 23 in the two Tests he has played at the venue.