Shubman Gill fitness update: Batter turns up for practice on rest day

India National Cricket Team vice-captain Shubman Gill has returned to action after missing the training session on Wednesday (26th February). The opening batter didn't come out to train with the entire team, as it was learned that he was down with a viral infection.

However, in what was supposed to be a rest day for the India National Cricket Team, Shubman Gill was the only player who trained at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Thursday (27th February). As per the report in the Times of India, it is learned that the batter was fine and had an informal training session.

Shubman Gill took a throwdown specialist and some members of the support staff along with him for the training

The reports claimed that Gill took a throwdown specialist and some members of the support staff along with him for the training. The vice-captain of the India National Cricket Team had a quality session and was seen returning to the hotel in his kit and necessary gear.

A source close to the developments confirmed the same, saying that Shubman Gill had a personal session. He also confirmed that the batter underwent training in the afternoon hours. Speaking to the Times of India, he said:

“Shubman Gill trained with members of the support staff for an informal session. Since it wasn’t an official training day, it looks like a personal session. But it wasn’t a marathon one and took place in the afternoon hours,” said a well-placed source

Shubman Gill has been one of the major reasons behind the dominance of the India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The report also claimed that Gill will be training with the team on Friday. The vice-captain has been one of the major reasons behind the dominance of the India National Cricket Team in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Gill started the tournament on an impressive note. The opening batter slammed an unbeaten century in the game against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team and ensured that he took his team off to a flying start. What was impressive about his innings was that even though India lost wickets at the other end, he held his nerves and took the team home.

Shubman Gill will be essential for India against New Zealand and the semi-final

Gill also looked magnificent with the bat in the game against Pakistan National Cricket Team. The batter dominated the pacers, in particular, Shaheen Afridi, and took his team off a flying start with the bat, ending with an innings of 46 runs.

Gill, who is currently the No.1 ranked ODI batter, will be essential for the India National Cricket Team in the game against the New Zealand National Cricket Team as well as the semi-final. If India have to fancy their chances of winning the tournament, the vice-captain needs to continue his golden form. The match against Kiwis is all set to take place on 2nd March in Dubai.

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