Shubman Gill: India star a doubt for World Cup opener after falling sick
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India may have to play without Shubman Gill in their first game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as the star opener is reportedly suffering from a fever that could be dengue. Gill, 24, missed team training sessions on Wednesday and Thursday at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, the venue for India’s campaign opener against Australia this weekend. open image in gallery Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a century during the second one-day international cricket match between India and Australia at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on 24 September After the series against Australia, India had two warm-up games lined up ahead of the World Cup. In case Gill does not recover in time for the Australia match on Sunday, India will either go with Ishan Kishan or KL Rahul as captain Rohit Sharma’s opening partner.