Shubman Gill to not feature in 2nd Test? Report provides MASSIVE injury update

After the Indian batter missed the first Test in Perth due to a thumb injury, he may reportedly also miss the second Test as he has been told to rest for a couple of weeks

Indian batter Shubman Gill’s participation in the second Test against Australia which is set to begin from December 6 in Adelaide remains uncertain. This comes after the batter already missed the first Test due to a thumb injury that he sustained during the intra-squad practice match at the WACA Ground. 

According to a report in the Times of India, Gill is certain to miss the match at the Manuka Oval, while his participation is Adelaide also remains an uncertainty. The batter has been told to rest for a couple of weeks and will require some match practice before being considered for selection.

“Gill was advised a 10-14 day rest by the medical specialist after suffering that injury. He won’t play in the practice match on the weekend, and is doubtful at the moment for the second Test too. Let’s see how much his injury has healed, how his finger feels. Even after it has healed, he’ll need some quality practice before playing a Test match,” the report said.

The report also claimed that pacer Mohammed Shami is highly unlikely to travel to Australia anytime soon. Rumours have been circulating on social media that the pacer might featuring in the upcoming Tests against the Baggy Greens.

“There has been no conversation around trying to send Shami to Australia, atleast for now. At the moment, the fast bowlers chosen for the tour and the first XI in the opening Test at Perth are doing their job very well,” the report said.