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Shubman Gill Sustains Finger Injury Ahead of Perth Test

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Ray Sportz Web Desk: India’s star opener Shubman Gill has suffered a setback just before the Perth Test against Australia, sustaining a finger injury during a practice match. The injury, which occurred while fielding, has left the Indian team management worried about his fitness and availability for the crucial encounter.

Gill’s absence could be a significant blow for India, as the young batter has been in stellar form recently. On Australian soil, Gill has been a standout performer in Test cricket. In 5 matches, he has accumulated 413 runs at an impressive average of 51.62, including a memorable century and two half-centuries, with a highest score of 128. His contributions have been vital in India’s recent successes Down Under, and his potential unavailability could hamper the team’s plans for the high-stakes series opener.

This isn’t the first time Gill has dealt with injury concerns. Earlier this year, during the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, he injured his right index finger, forcing him to miss the fourth day’s play. Similarly, in February 2021, he was sidelined after sustaining a blow to his left forearm while fielding during another Test against England.

For a player of Gill’s caliber, recurring injuries have unfortunately interrupted his rhythm and consistency. These instances not only highlight the physical demands of the game but also emphasize the need for robust injury prevention and management strategies.

As India gears up for the Test series against a formidable Australian side, the team’s depth will be tested if Gill is unavailable. Meanwhile, fans are hoping for a swift recovery, eager to see the young opener return to the field and continue his journey as one of Indian cricket’s brightest stars.

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AUS vs IND: Mitchell Starc reveals his plan for his Day 1 outstanding bowling performance

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Ray Sportz Web Desk: After day 1 in the second test of the border gavaskar trophy, Australia is in very good condition. With help of Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labushagne, Australia at 86 for losing just 1 wicket at the end of day 1. Australia star performer Mitchell Starc delivered an absolute class delivery with the very first ball of the match to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal. After day 1, Mitchell Starc revealed his plan behind the dismissal.

At the day 1 game, Mitchell Starc got 6 wickets for just 48 runs. It is his best figures in Tests. For this spell, India were bundled out for just 180 runs. Mitchell Starc revealed his plan that he ensure to hit the pads of Jaiswal. Starc also gave his plan while bowling the first over. He said, “We know how important it is to make early blows for India. So it’s my role for a while to attack the stumps and try to make early inroads”.

Starc also praise Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne for their tough 3rd session with the pink ball and appreciate them to ensuring Australia to lost only one wicket on day 1. Starc says, “A good day all out. It’s a good way to finish the day. But the hardest time to bat is that third session with the new pink ball. On the other hand Marnus and McSweeney to fight through sustained to finish the day one down. We have a chance to go on tomorrow, it was fantastic from them. Obviously, a fair bit of outside noise. Very pleased for them”.

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AUS vs IND: Gambhir Flies Back Home Over ‘Family Emergency’

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Sourav Roy, Perth: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back home with his family due to a “personal emergency” and is unlikely to rejoin the squad before the second Test against Australia beginning December 6 in Adelaide.

The Delhi-based Gambhir will skip India’s two-day pink ball warm-up game against Prime Minister’s in Canberra starting November 30.

“He left with his family on early Tuesday morning for India. It is an unavoidable personal emergency. He will be back in Adelaide before the start of the second Test match,” a BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

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AUS vs IND: Skipper Rohit Sharma hit nets in perth

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Sourav Roy, Perth: India is playing the first test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy in Perth. They are looking to seal the victory in the first test on the fourth day. Rohit Sharma, who was on paternity leave and became father to a baby boy recently, joined the Indian team on the fourth day of the Perth Test. He arrived Australia on Sunday.

He was seen batting in the nets for almost 40 minutes during the lunch session on Monday. Rohit faced reserve pacers Navdeep Saini, Akash Deep, Yash Dayal and Mukesh Kumar with pink ball at the nets in Perth. He played almost 250 balls to get accustomed with Australian weather. When he was batting at the net he got out for two times. Rohit Sharma is keen to get back his form in red ball cricket very quickly. The second test match of the Border-Gavaskar trophy is going to start from December 6.

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