BGT 2024/25: Shubman Gill suffers finger injury while fielding, doubtful for opening contest in Perth

Team India could be handed a major blow in their preparation for the opening contest against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after Shubman Gill sustained a finger injury on Saturday (Nov 16). In preparation for the high-voltage series, Gill was fielding in slips when the injury occurred, which now casts doubt on his involvement in the opening match. India are already facing a crisis in the top order, with Rohit Sharma unlikely to play in the Perth Test due to paternity leave.

Gill doubtful for Perth Test

One of the first names on the team sheet, the 25-year-old will undergo scans before a decision is taken on his availability. Gill has reportedly injured his right thumb which could come as a huge headache for the Indian team management. According to Times of India’s report, Gill has injured his thumb in the WACA simulation game which is being played in the build-up to the Perth Test. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to comment on the injury, the right-hand batter is unlikely to recover.

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The injury will come as a huge trouble for the Indian team management with KL Rahul and Rohit both doubtful for the Perth contest. Rahul is nursing an injury and facing a race against time while Rohit is on paternity leave and is yet to travel to Australia.

The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule

1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth

2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide

3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane

4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne

5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney