ICC World Cup 2023 | Rohit Sharma confirms Shubman Gill as ‘99% available’ for high-stakes showdown against Pakistan
The second-ranked batter in ODIs Shubman Gill had missed the opening two matches of the World Cup after counteracting dengue just before the tournament again. The opener had rejoined the squad in Ahemdabad and looks set to return to action against rivals Pakistan on October 14.
Shubman Gill's imminent return to the Indian cricket team has added a significant boost of anticipation to the high voltage clash. The 22-year-old's availability for the marquee clash stands at an encouraging ‘99%’ as revealed by Rohit Sharma in a press briefing held on the eve of the match.
Gill's proactive approach was evident as he arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of the rest of the team and took to the nets on Thursday, according to various sources. The youngster dedicated over an hour to honing his skills with his rigorous practice regime included warm-up exercises and batting practice in the nets adjacent to the main stadium. The Gujarat Cricket Association went the extra mile in arranging this comprehensive net session, featuring six bowlers and a specialized throwdown specialist, ensuring that Gill was well-prepared for the impending clash.
In his absence, the responsibility of opening the batting was handed to Ishan Kishan, who fell for a duck against Australia before notching a run-a-ball 47 in the win against Afghanistan. However, Gill is expected to slot right back into the team given his imperious form heading into the tournament.
He is the leading run-scorer in ODIs in 2023 with 1,230, including five centuries, at an impressive average of 72.35 and a strike rate of 105.03. He has notched up two centuries and a half-century in his last four ODIs and also managed a crucial 58 when he last faced Pakistan in the recent Asia Cup.
That's a big news!
Breaking - shubman gill will be available for tomorrow's game ..#shubhmangill #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/ec3itZNvhO
— Cricket boy (@Godisevery70861) October 13, 2023
Anyone have the video?
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill batting together in the nets today at Narendra Modi stadium. (Sports Hour) pic.twitter.com/HOvxfoFT7f
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 13, 2023
May be!
Is Prince Shubman Ready to show his Masterclass at Ahmedabad ??
— Utkarsh (@utkarshh_tweet) October 13, 2023
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.#CWC23 #INDvPAK #PAKvsIND #ViratKohli #ShubmanGill #WorldCup2023 #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/4Ysg9H1y57
Sher ah raha hi!
Nó1 ke liye ah raha hi #INDvsPAK #ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/8Mv0bk1rhc
— prince ayaz🌶 (@AyazMoh123) October 13, 2023
Chacha was perosnal! :|
India: #ViratKohli𓃵, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma
— Hashim (@ItsHashim97) October 13, 2023
Pakistan: Babar, Rizwan, Ifti chacha 🙂
Gill is back!
Shubman Gill #INDvPAK @gujarat_titans @BCCI @ICC https://t.co/6weJ6gekwQ
— Nandishwar Garg (@GargNandishwar) October 13, 2023
He will put down a show for sure!
-Shubman Gill is ready to rock at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
— Sportybuzz (@Sportybuzz1) October 13, 2023
- Gill is back at his favourite stadium.#shubhmangill#CricketTwitter
Watching so close!
Shubman Gill assessing the pitch.
— Almu (@almusila) October 13, 2023
Hopefully he'll play tomorrow 😊#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/skNBCn9H97
That 1% scares me!
Rohit Sharma said "99% Shubman Gill is available for selection tomorrow".
— Deepak Kumar Yadav 🇮🇳 (@pyadeep) October 13, 2023
- Great news for India...!!!!
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