A third ODI World Cup victory is something that the Indian squad is pursuing. They are among the best candidates to last the course. Shubman Gill, one of their star players, is battling dengue and has yet to be healthy enough to play in his maiden 50-over World Cup match.
The 24-year-old will not play against Afghanistan on Wednesday after missing India’s opening encounter against Australia on Sunday. Recently, Shubman Gill platelet count fell under 100,000 per microliter. Later, he was ‘for observation’ transferred to a hospital in Chennai.
The Punjab batter did not travel to Delhi with the team for the game against Afghanistan because the administration of the team did not want to switch the physician and the medical staff that have been caring for him in Chennai. The good news is that he was admitted to the hospital on October 8 and was later discharged on October 9. He is now recuperating in his hotel while being observed by the BCCI medical staff.
“Shubman Gill was admitted to the hospital the day before, on October 7, for observation after his platelet count fell below one million.
Nothing concerning there because he returned to the hotel on October 9 and is still receiving care there. All of his treatment, including routine glucose doses and other procedures, has been taking place in hotels since he arrived in Chennai, a source informed CricketNext.
“Traveling to Delhi would have required seeing a brand-new institution and physician there. In order to prevent such from happening, the administration kept him in Chennai instead of sending him elsewhere. He won’t be expected to join the team until the doctor gives his approval. He is currently being treated by doctors in Chennai who have been monitoring him ever since he arrived in Chennai as well as the BCCI medical staff, the source continued.
The ODI World Cup 2023 begins on Saturday, October 14 in Ahmedabad with India taking on Pakistan. For Shubman Gill, it would be extremely challenging to prepare physically and mentally for the intense match. The good news is that he is healing nicely and will probably soon be able to play again.
“Gill’s vital signs are improving, and he is 70–80% recovered, which is on the correct track. It’s difficult to predict when he will return, but things are promising,” the person said.
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