The Indian cricket team faces a setback as in-form batter Shubman Gill is suspected to be suffering from dengue ahead of the World Cup opener against Australia. Gill, India’s prolific ODI performer, is down with high fever, prompting tests for dengue on Friday. The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring his condition, and a final decision on his participation awaits further updates. If confirmed with dengue, Gill may miss multiple games, impacting India’s opening partnerships. Ishan Kishan could step in as an opener if Gill is ruled out. The recovery period for dengue could extend beyond the Australia match, potentially affecting matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In-form Shubman Gill Suspected of Dengue, Doubtful for World Cup Opener Against Australia
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