Gill rejoins Team India after clearing fitness tests, boosting the squad before the South Africa T20I series starting December 9. Gill’s fitness and inclusion in the team have become major topics of discussion.
Gill's return provides a major boost to Team India.
New Delhi: Young Indian batsman Shubman Gill has returned to the Indian team in Bhubaneswar after recovering from injury. This news comes as a huge relief to Indian fans, as the team needed a reliable opener ahead of the T20I series against South Africa. Gill's fitness and inclusion in the team have become major topics of discussion.
Gill suffered this injury during the first Test at Eden Gardens. He suffered a severe neck strain, which left him uncomfortable with movement and training. He was subsequently ruled out of the second Test and the entire ODI series. During this period, fans and experts began to question whether he would be able to return on time.
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Gill arrived at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for his recovery, where he was monitored by physios, trainers, and the medical team. He underwent physiotherapy, net sessions, fielding drills, and match simulation training. His condition gradually improved, and he finally passed all the required fitness benchmarks.
Shubhman Gill (Image Source: Internet)
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir clarified that Shubman Gill is now fully fit and mentally prepared. Gambhir said that he was included in the team only after proving his fitness.
Gill arrived in Bhubaneswar on Sunday night, where the rest of the team was already present. According to local reports, Hardik Pandya was the first to arrive and has already begun practice. Now, all players are fully prepared for the first match in Cuttack on December 9.
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Shubman Gill's return is crucial not only for this series but also for preparations for the upcoming World Cup. He is the vice-captain and will play a crucial role in providing stability to the top order.
