The health update of Indias star opener, Shubman Gill, has raised concerns among Team India fans as well as cricket enthusiasts worldwide during the ICC World Cup 2023. Gill, who has been battling dengue, was admitted to a hospital in Chennai due to a drop in his platelet count. This development has led to his withdrawal from the upcoming match against Pakistan, further diminishing the prospects of his participation in the tournament. In his absence, it will be Ishan Kishan who will open alongside Rohit Sharma.Get Well Soon! Shubman Gill!❤️ pic.twitter.com/wZELTGvxGJ— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) October 10, 2023 On Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a health update on Shubman Gill. The update revealed that Gill had not traveled with the team to Delhi and would undergo treatment in Chennai. According to the latest information, Gills platelet count decreased, prompting his hospitalisation. As of now, Shubman Gill remains admitted to a hospital in Chennai.Shubman not playing India vs AfghanistanShubman Gills struggle with dengue was confirmed last week. Following this revelation, Gill had already been ruled out of the match against Afghanistan. There were hopes that he might recover in time to play against Pakistan on Saturday. However, given the nature of diseases like dengue, it typically takes at least two weeks to fully recover. Consequently, Gills participation in the match against Pakistan seems highly unlikely.Its worth noting that the BCCI is unlikely to announce a replacement for Gill, indicating their confidence in his eventual recovery. Shubman Gill has been one of Indias top run-scorers in ODIs this year. Once he regains full fitness, he could be a game-changer for India in the World Cup.Shubman Gills absence due to dengue has already impacted Indias campaign in the ICC World Cup 2023. He missed the match against Afghanistan, and his participation against Pakistan is now in jeopardy. If India manages to win against both Afghanistan and Pakistan without Gill, he might find it challenging to make a comeback into the team for an extended period.In the meantime, cricket fans and Team India supporters will eagerly await Shubman Gills recovery and his potential return to the squad.
