After getting ruled out for the match against Afghanistan, Shubman Gill is expected to miss the team’s highly anticipated Match against Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 due to dengue fever. It was reported that last night Shubman Gill was admitted to the hospital due to low platelet count.
After playing against Afghanistan on 11 October, India will play their next match against Pakistan on 14 October, at the Motera stadium, Ahmedabad. BCCI is expected to call either Yashasvi Jaiswal or Ruturaj Gaikwad for backup, in case Shubman Gill fails to recover in time.
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“Gill’s platelet count dropped below 1,00,000 and he was hospitalized a day before – October 8 – for observation purposes. Nothing alarming there as he is already back in the hotel on October 9 and continues to receive treatment there. Ever since he has landed in Chennai, all his treatment – from regular dose of glucose and other procedures – has been happening in the hotel only,” sources.
“Travel to Delhi would have meant consulting a new facility and doctor in Delhi. The management didn’t want that to happen and kept him back in Chennai to avoid any needless travel too. He is expected to join the team only when clearance comes from the doctor. Right now, he is under constant watch of the Indian cricket board medical team and the doctors in Chennai, who have been treating him ever since he came to Chennai,” the source added.
“Gill’s vital signs are improving and he is on the right path of recovery – 70-80% recovered. Difficult to say when he will return but things are looking good,” said the source.
