Shubman Gill injured! Indian captain leaves team alone in Adelaide

India ODI skipper Shubman Gill reportedly missed the practice session ahead of the second ODI of the three-match series in Australia. Following the loss to the Mitchell Marsh-led team in the series opener, Gill became one of the few captains to lose his debut matches in T20 Internationals, ODIs, and Tests.

The 26-year-old has struggled against Australia in ODIs. Gill has scored 290 runs in nine matches at an average of 32.22 and a strike rate of 91.48, including one century and one fifty. The right-handed batter managed to score just 10 runs from 18 balls in the series opener in Perth on Sunday, October 19.

Shubman Gill Misses the Optional Practice Session Ahead of the 2nd ODI vs Australia

According to Rohit Juglan from RevSportz, Shubman Gill missed a rare second practice session on the Australia tour. Juglan pointed out that Gill missed both the practice sessions ahead of the series opener in Perth.

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"Gill was not there. I can't remember a tour where he missed two practice sessions. On day one of the practice session in Perth, it’s understandable that four or five players might miss a session due to long flights or early morning arrivals."

"But Gill is one of the few players who consistently stays on the road. It’s very rare to see him miss two sessions. These are optional sessions, and we have seen him attend them regularly."

"I remember in Dubai, only he, Abhishek, and Varun Chakraborty were part of the practice session. For that, every member of the support staff and the throwdown experts had to be present. So, it was a very rare occasion as far as Gill is concerned."

Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir in a long animated chat with backup opener #YashasviJaiswal after #RohitSharma walked off towards the team hotel. Is this the sign of the future?@CricSubhayan and @rohitjuglan discuss.@ThumsUpOfficial #AUSvIND #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/QZ6aVvYgdm

— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) October 22, 2025

Shubman Gill in Deep Discussion with Batting Coach During Training

However, on Tuesday, Shubman Gill worked closely with the batting coach to refine his technique. He was seen adjusting his footwork to handle varying lengths, especially short-of-length deliveries.

The Punjab-born cricketer focused on punch drives, compact pulls, and exploring different scoring options, alternating between singles and boundary shots.

Gill simulated real-match situations, practicing power plays, middle-overs consolidation, and running between the wickets under pressure. Notably, the session showcased his strategic preparation for the upcoming match at Optus Stadium.

Glimpse of Shubman Gill today's net practice session.

🎥 - @Vimalwa pic.twitter.com/Vl1wg6gHmE

— GillTheWill (@GillTheWill77) October 21, 2025

Shubman Gill Joins Virat Kohli in Unwanted List After Losing Debut ODI as Captain

Shubman Gill became the second Indian captain, after Virat Kohli, to lose his debut matches in T20Is, ODIs, and Tests following India’s defeat in the first ODI against Australia.

Gill made his T20I captaincy debut on July 6, 2024, against Zimbabwe, which India lost by 13 runs. His Test captaincy debut also ended in defeat, as India failed to defend 371 in the final innings against England at Headingley.

With two ODIs left in the series, Gill aims to secure his first win as India’s ODI captain. In 56 ODIs, he has scored 2,785 runs at an average of 58.02, including eight centuries and 15 fifties, with a highest score of 208 against New Zealand.

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