Shubman Gill missed being part of the Playing XI for the Perth Test as he injured his thumb during the match simulations.

Shubman Gill had suffered a finger injury during fielding practice during the first couple of days of training in Australia for the Indian team. Gill had his finger bandaged when he returned to India's nets in Perth before being ruled out of the series opener.

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 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.

Devdutt Padikkal was slotted in at No 3 as the left-handed made his Test comeback after being added as cover to the squad with no Rohit Sharma for the first game in Perth against Australia. After the toss,

India will give Shubman Gill every chance to prove his fitness to start the opening test against Australia at Perth Stadium with the batsman showing improvement after fracturing his left thumb, bowling coach Morne Morkel said on Wednesday.

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.

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,