Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, as he continues to recover from a finger injury, with his availability depending on his fitness and practice ahead of the match.

Star opener Shubman Gill missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth due to a thumb injury. Gill was expected to join the team for the second Test against Australia,

While Rohit’s arrival has lifted Team India, regular No. 3 Shubman Gill, who fractured his left thumb during the match simulation game ahead of the first Test, is “doubtful” to start the day-night Test in Adelaide.

Shubman Gill had missed the series opener due to a thumb injury he picked up during the intra-squad practice match at the WACA Ground.

Shubman Gill’s injury has put his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in doubt, with KL Rahul set to bat at No. 3. As India adapts their lineup, captain Rohit Sharma will open with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Shubman Gill is touted to take the No.3 spot in the Indian batting line-up in the first Test against Australia, provided he is fit to play.

Indian batsman Shubman Gill's finger injury, sustained during practice, puts his participation in the second Test against Australia in doubt. He's expected to miss the two-day practice match, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain.

Shubman Gill is dealing with a thumb injury that he suffered while fielding in the slips during India's match simulation in the buildup to the first Test in Perth.