A huge lift for India before the Adelaide Test came with the news that Shubman Gill resumed training on Friday, November 29. Having been out of the frame with a fractured thumb, Gill was spotted batting in the nets in Canberra as the team looked towards the tour game against Prime Minister’s XI.
Intense Training Ahead Of 2nd Test – WATCH
India are preparing for their second Test against Australia in Adelaide, a Pink Ball Test—a territory where Australia has traditionally dominated the five-match series. Gill, who had been recovering from his injury, was seen playing well in the nets, leaving the ball confidently.
Shubman Gill Practice Hard Ahed 2nd test against Australia with Pink ball 🏀
— JassPreet (@JassPreet96) November 29, 2024
– Prince Shubman Gil thumb 👍 Look Like Fit and Fine.#ShubmanGill #INDvsAUS
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Shubman Gill’s Injury
The injury happened as he was fielding for the intra-squad match simulation leading to the Perth Test while in obvious pain and was carried off the field for further scans. It was revealed that Gill had fractured his left thumb and would therefore miss the first match.
Gill’s Potential Return In 2nd Test
If Gill is fit, and is reinstated to the playing XI, that may send shockwaves to the lineup of India, with skipper Rohit Sharma likely to be back as well, KL Rahul could be displaced from the top order. He might have to make a compromise by dropping to No. 5 or No. 6 in the batting order to make both Gill and Sharma play.
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Besides Gill’s return, Rohit Sharma was also seen in the nets, he resumed his practice midway through the Perth Test. On Friday, he seemed to be in good nick, which would be a welcome sign for India before the all-important Adelaide Test.
