ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Down With Fever, Doubtful Starter For India Vs Australia Match

Shubman Gill will be tested for dengue on Friday before a final call is taken on his availability for the India vs Australia game in Chennai. Ishan Kishan could be in line to open if Gill is ruled out

PTI

Updated on: 6 October 2023 4:43 am

Shubman Gill celebrates his century against Bangladesh in Colombo on Friday.

The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening 2023 ODI World Cup game against Australia has been compounded by in-form Shubman Gill's health issues and the batter is a doubtful starter for Sunday's match in Chennai. Ishan Kishan could be in line to open in case Gill is ruled out. (India Preview | Schedule | Full Coverage)??

Gill, India's most prolific batter in ODIs in recent times, is reportedly down with high fever and will be tested for dengue on Friday before a final call is taken on the matter.

"Shubhman has had high fever since landing in Chennai. His tests are being done. He will have tests on Friday and a call will be taken on his participation in opening game," a BCCI source privy to team developments told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

It is learnt that Gill is being tested for dengue and in that case, he could well miss a couple of games.

Physical recovery of dengue patients vary and it normally takes around 7-10 days to be up and match ready.

"Let's not jump the gun. If it's normal viral fever, he could play on antibiotics but it's completely the medical team's call," the source said.