India’s coach, Rahul Dravid, has provided an update on star opener Shubman Gill’s condition ahead of their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup opener against Australia. Gill has been dealing with an illness, but Dravid stated that he still has a chance of playing in the match.
Dravid mentioned that Gill is feeling better compared to earlier and that the medical team is closely monitoring his progress on a daily basis. They have approximately 36 hours before the match to make a final decision regarding his participation, and Gill’s improved condition is a positive sign.
When asked about whether Gill would play against Australia, Dravid indicated that the medical team has not yet ruled him out, and they will continue to assess his condition on a day-to-day basis. The decision will be based on how Gill feels in the coming days.
In case Gill is unable to play, the team has options like Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul to partner captain Rohit Sharma at the top of the batting order. The final decision on Gill’s availability will be made based on his health status closer to the match.