Shubman Gill missed out on the match against Sikkim due to food poisoning. He is expected to feature in the match against Goa before joining India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand
Shubman Gill (Pic: X/@pcacricket)
India's ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill was seen practising ahead of Punjab's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Goa at the KL Saini Stadium on Tuesday.
Earlier, the right-handed batsman missed out on the match against Sikkim due to food poisoning. He is expected to feature in the match against Goa before joining India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
Over the past few months, Gill has been struggling with injuries. He sustained a neck injury during the first Test match against South Africa, following which he was ruled out for the remainder of the series.
In his absence, Rishabh Pant led the team in the second Test match. Later, Gill picked up a toe injury during the T20I series against South Africa. The 26-year-old has also been sidelined from India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
However, he has recovered from food poisoning. A photo posted by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCB) on Instagram shows the team having a net session before Wednesday's VHT clash against Goa.
Gill's absence didn't significantly affect Punjab. The team delivered a clinical performance to dismantle Sikkim, winning the match by 10 wickets. Having elected to field first, Punjab's bowling attack, spearheaded by lethal Arshdeep Singh, completely overwhelmed the Sikkim lineup.
Arshdeep was the destructor-in-chief, claiming five wickets for 34 runs to bundle out Sikkim for just 75 runs in 22.2 overs. His spell ensured that no Sikkim batter could settle, with only three players reaching double figures.
Punjab's chase was a mere formality as they raced to the target in just 6.2 overs. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with a blistering, unbeaten half-century, smashing an unbeaten 53 runs off only 26 deliveries.
The "Men in Blue" will lock horns against New Zealand for the three-match ODI series. The first match is scheduled to be played on January 11 at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Kotambi.
The second game will be played on January 14 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, followed by the third game on January 18 at the Holkar Stadium in Madhya Pradesh.
Later, Team India will engage in the T20 World Cup 2026. They will begin their campaign against the United States of America on February 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
(With ANI Inputs)
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