Huge blow for India: After Shubman Gill, this superstar gets injured ahead of Perth Test

Team India has faced yet another injury scare ahead of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, as the young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took a painful blow to the neck during a net session at WACA in Perth on Tuesday, November 19.

India has already been dealing with the thumb injury to Shubman Gill, while the captain, Rohit Sharma, will be missing the high-voltage five-match Test series opener against Australia, starting on November 22. In such a situation, the tourists can’t afford another blow in Australia.

Yashasvi Jaiswal escapes major injury after suffering a brutal blow ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

It is being said that Yashasvi Jaiswal got hit by a ball on his back while fielding during net sessions at WACA. However, there was no major damage, as the left-hander returned to batting practice at the WACA Ground in Perth.

According to Sports Tak, the Indian opener batted more than 35 minutes after getting hit by the ball on his back at the WACA Ground, and he is fit to feature in the first Test against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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This scare adds to India’s growing injury concerns, with key batter Shubman Gill already battling fitness issues in the lead-up to the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. Gill’s participation is already under the dark clouds in the first couple of matches on the tour.

Well, Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to play a key role at the top of the order as Team India gears up to defend their Border-Gavaskar Trophy crown on Australian soil. They are aiming to record a hat trick of Test series wins over the Kangaroos in Australia.

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma to miss Perth Test against Australia

Meanwhile, India's preparations for the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 have hit a snag as Shubman Gill sustained a thumb fracture during a match simulation at WACA. Gill sustained that injury while fielding at slip, and he is now expected to miss the Test series opener.

Gill is also doubtful for the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. Adding to Team India’s challenges, skipper Rohit Sharma will also be missing the first Test as he spends time with his family following the birth of his second child—a baby boy—on November 15.

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Rohit Sharma is likely to join the Indian squad during the Perth Test, but he will return to action in the second Test match that will be a pink-ball affair in Adelaide. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah will take over the captaincy against Australia in the Perth Test.

India needs to win the Australia Test series with a 4-0 margin to confirm WTC Final qualification

This upcoming five-match Test series holds immense significance for India, as they aim to secure a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled for next year in England. Team India must record a commanding 4-0 victory over Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 to guarantee their place in the WTC finals without relying on other results.