India batter Shubman Gill will miss the staff’s Cricket World Cup opener in opposition to Australia on Sunday as he was identified with dengue, sources advised NDTV on Thursday. Gill, India’s most prolific batter in ODIs in current occasions, is reportedly down with excessive fever and might be examined for dengue on Friday earlier than a last name is taken on the matter. News company PTI had earlier reported that Gill was down with excessive fever and might be examined for dengue on Friday earlier than a last name is taken on the matter.

“Shubhman has had high fever since landing in Chennai. His tests are being done. He will have tests on Friday and a call will be taken on his participation in opening game,” a BCCI supply aware of staff developments advised PTI on the situation of anonymity.

“Let’s not jump the gun. If it’s normal viral fever, he could play on antibiotics but it’s completely the medical team’s call,” the report added.

Physical restoration of dengue sufferers fluctuate and it usually takes round 7-10 days to be up and match prepared.

Ishan Kishan might be in line to open in case Gill is dominated out. Gill is India’s top-scorer in ODIs in 2023, having scored 1,230 runs at a median of 72.35 and a strike fee of simply above 105. He has scored 5 centuries and 5 fifties this 12 months, with one of the best of 208.

Meanwhile, the ICC Cricket World Cup kicked off on Thursday, with New Zealand thrashing defending champions England by 9 wickets in Ahmedabad.

(With PTI Inputs)

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