ICC World Cup 2023: Shubhman Gill Down with Dengue Before Ind v Aus Match on Sunday

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OCTOBER 06,2023

Shubhman Gill is the star batsman from India currently, with everyone looking at him with a lot of hope that he will be the future of the Indian cricket team. Ever since his debut for India in 2019, he has shown his talents at playing by making runs on the board for the team and securing the course of the play in his favor. Even in the successive seasons of the IPL, Shubhman proved why he is a batsman to watch out for. Therefore, it comes off as extremely shocking to hear that he has not been keeping well ahead of the first match in the World Cup. This is Shubhman's first World Cup.

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Shubhman Gill tested positive for dengue.

Shubhman Gill has been down with a high fever ever since he landed in Chennai for the match. Dengue fever usually takes some time to recover from, and Gill will likely miss a couple of games in the tournament. If that happens, Ishan Kishan is likely to take his place and open for India while Gill is resting.
Shubhman Gill is just 24 and has quickly established himself as someone who has a lot of finesse in the way he plays, reminding one of the masters, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar. The kind of shots that he plays are all perfect in terms of technique and balance. Not just that, he has shown a lot of consistency by making runs in back-to-back innings. He was the vice captain of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup that took place in 2018, where he was also crowned Player of the Tournament. In the semi-finals, he scored 102 not out, securing a victory for India against Pakistan. His innings had garnered a lot of praise from legends like Dravid, VVS Lakshman, and others.

Shubhman Gill is extremely fit in terms of his body structure and maintains it properly as well. Many people on the internet keep praising him for all the dedication he puts into the game. His presence in the World Cup is extremely crucial for India's success, and we wish for his speedy recovery.