Shubman Gill, an Indian cricketer, won’t be able to play in the World Cup opener against Australia due to his illness. He has been diagnosed with dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness that can make you very sick. He has a high fever, and doctors will confirm if it’s dengue on Friday. His health will determine if he can play in the first match.
BCCI Said Said About Shubman Gill
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source said, “Shubhman has had a high fever since he arrived in Chennai. His tests are being done. He will have tests on Friday, and a decision will be made about him playing in the opening game.” If it’s just a regular fever, he might still play with the help of antibiotics, but that’s up to the medical team to decide.
People recover from dengue at different rates, but it usually takes about 7-10 days to get back to full health and be ready for a cricket match.
If Shubman Gill can’t play, Ishan Kishan might take his place as an opener. Gill has been India’s best ODI batsman in 2023, scoring 1,230 runs with an average of 72.35 and a good strike rate. He has hit five centuries and five fifties this year, with his highest score being 208.
In the meantime, the ICC Cricket World Cup has already started, and New Zealand won their first match by defeating defending champions England by nine wickets in Ahmedabad.