Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, as he continues to recover from a finger injury, with his availability depending on his fitness and practice ahead of the match.

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’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.

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.

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

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.

India batter Shubman Gill might miss the two-day practice game at Canberra, which will begin from Saturday, November 30. He missed the first Test in Perth after injuring his left thumb.

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.

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,