India Faces Setback Ahead of First Test Against Australia as Shubman Gill Injured

Major Setback For India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Shubman Gill Suffers Thumb Injury In Perth, Doubtful For 1st Test Against Australia. 

India's preparations for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025 have been dealt a major blow with star batter Shubman Gill sustaining a thumb injury during a practice session in Perth. The injury has raised concerns about his availability for the series opener against Australia next week. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the latest developments.

According to media reports, Shubman Gill, 25, injured his thumb while attempting a catch in the slips on the second day of India’s match simulation drills at the WACA Ground. The incident occurred as the team fine-tuned their preparations ahead of the first Test, scheduled to begin at the Optus Stadium on November 22.

The injury came at an unfortunate time for Gill, who had just regained his place in the Test squad after a brief absence. He will now be racing against the clock to recover in time for the series opener.

Gill recently missed India’s first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru due to neck stiffness. He returned for the remaining two matches, contributing a solid 144 runs, including a notable 90-run innings in Mumbai. However, despite his efforts, India suffered an unexpected 0-3 series defeat on home soil