Shubman Gill discharged from hospital, remains doubtful for Pakistan clash
India's batting sensation Shubman Gill, who is down with dengue, was hospitalized in Chennai after his platelet count dropped below 1,00,000. Though he has been released according to the latest developments, he remains a doubtful starter for India's 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup marquee clash against Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 14. He missed India's opener against Australia. Here are further details.
Gill admitted to Kauvery Hospital
As per Cricbuzz, Gill was admitted to Chennai's Kauvery Hospital on Monday morning and was under the care of medical specialists at the facility. A PTI report now states that he was released on Monday evening. Notably, Gill did not travel with the team to Delhi as he was recommended to avoid flying with the platelet count being down.
BCCI confirms Gill's absence for Afghanistan match
BCCI, on Monday, confirmed Gill's unavailability for the Afghanistan game on Wednesday (October 11). "Shubman Gill will not be traveling with the team to Delhi on 9th October 2023. He is set to miss the team's next fixture against Afghanistan in Delhi on the 11th of October," stated BCCI. Gill is now unlikely to recover for the Pakistan game as well.
Kishan opened in Gill's absence
With Gill being unavailable, Ishan Kishan opened alongside Rohit Sharma in the Australia game. Though India went on to win the game by six wickets, both openers and Shreyas Iyer bagged ducks. Kishan, however, is expected to continue at the opening slot till Gill returns. Though India have another opening option in KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batter is likely to continue at number five.
Leading run-getter in ODIs this year
Gill's unavailability is a massive dent in India's plans as the opener has enjoyed a dream run in 2023. He is the only batter with 1,000-plus ODI runs in 2023. The youngster has overall accumulated 1,230 runs in 20 ODIs this year at 72.35 (SR: 105.03). Five of his six ODI tons have come this year. The tally includes a double-hundred as well.
Here are his overall numbers
Gill, who made his ODI debut in 2019, has truly been sensational in the format. The right-handed batter has 1,917 runs from 35 ODIs at an incredible average of 66.10. His strike rate in the format reads 102.84. The tally includes six tons and nine fifties with the double ton (208) versus New Zealand being his best score.
