Indian batsman Shubman Gill might miss the second Test against Australia. He injured his thumb during practice. Gill needs more time to recover and practice. Pacer Mohammed Shami will not join the team yet.

Star opener Shubman Gill missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth due to a thumb injury. Gill was expected to join the team for the second Test against Australia,

Shubman Gill had missed the series opener due to a thumb injury he picked up during the intra-squad practice match at the WACA Ground.

Shubman Gill’s injury has put his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in doubt, with KL Rahul set to bat at No. 3. As India adapts their lineup, captain Rohit Sharma will open with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

There were initial reports suggesting that the right-handed batsman would be ruled out of the series opener against Australia.

Shubman Gill is touted to take the No.3 spot in the Indian batting line-up in the first Test against Australia, provided he is fit to play.

Cheteshwar Pujara echoed his thoughts on Shubman Gill, adding that the latter has already proven himself on Australian soil in the previous tour Down Under.

India might have to wait a bit longer for the return of their regular No.3 as Shubman Gill is reportedly doubtful for the second Test match in Adelaide set to begin on December 6. India are slated to play a pink-ball practice game starting Saturday to prepare for the day-night affair at the Adelaide Oval and according to The Times of India,

Indian batsman Shubman Gill's finger injury, sustained during practice, puts his participation in the second Test against Australia in doubt. He's expected to miss the two-day practice match, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain.

Shubman Gill is dealing with a thumb injury that he suffered while fielding in the slips during India's match simulation in the buildup to the first Test in Perth.

Shubman Gill, who missed the Perth Test due to a left thumb fracture is likely to require another two weeks to recover, likely ending his quest to return to the Playing XI for the Adelaide contest. The Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series having beaten Pat Cummins and Co by 295 runs on Monday.