Gill Struck on Elbow in Nets as India Await Fitness Verdict
The Indian captain left training early after a Mohammed Siraj delivery hit his right elbow ahead of the West Indies ODI opener in Thiruvananthapuram.
India's build-up to the three-match ODI series against the West Indies has been disrupted by an injury scare involving captain Shubman Gill. The top-order batter was hit on his right elbow by a Mohammed Siraj delivery while batting in the nets at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, September 25, only two days before the series opener at the same ground.
Gill walked out midway through the session and did not return even after spending more than 30 minutes away from the nets, according to reports. He required bandaging on the elbow, and senior teammate Rohit Sharma came over to check on him while he recovered on the sidelines.
A more encouraging update followed later, with the skipper reportedly back on his feet after appearing in clear discomfort about an hour earlier. It is still unclear whether he will resume training immediately or take a day before rejoining the squad, and his availability for the series remains uncertain.
The matches carry added significance as India continues its planning for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Gill arrives home after an ODI series defeat in England, making the home fixtures against the West Indies an important opportunity for him.