'We'll Take A Call': Morne Morkel Discards Vague Theories On India's XI With Official Update On Gill

As Team India trains up in Perth, Australia, y have been battling some injury issues and player absences before series begins. re are a lot of rumours about India's Playing XI and whom would y pick up in squ against Pat Cummins-side. Amid extensive chatter, India coach Morne Morkel has offered a huge injury update on Shubman Gill, dressing all rumours.

Morne Morkel Offers Huge Shubman Gill Update, dressing Rumours Over India XI

At pre-match press conference in Perth, Team India's bowling coach Morne Morkel dressed a stark notice upon certain narratives over Men in Blue's Playing XI against Australia during 1st test match in Perth. He delivered an update on Shubman Gill, saying that he did well in match simulations and a call would be taken on him on morning of test match. y are hopeful of seeing India batter in action.   

"Shubman is improving on a day-by-day basis. We will take a call on morning of Test. He played well in match simulation during build-up, so fingers crossed," India bowling coach said.

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Shubman Gill sustained an injury on his left hand when he was on fielding duty in slip cordon on day two of intra-squ match simulations. Gill's presence in play with bat will be essential for Team India as he has been in good form lately. In ten matches, Indian batter has scored 806 runs in 19 innings and has h an average of 47. He also picked up three tons and same amount of half-centuries, with his best score being 119*. He has also been comfortable at number three as he has put up good numbers from spot. Shubman's presence will be needed for Team India as y attempt to reinforce ir case for World Test Championship Final at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Team India is all set to lock horns against Australia in first test match, which is all set to happen in Perth at Optus Stium, starting November 22, 2024.

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