In the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, Team India’s Shubman Gill is absent from the field on Day 4. Allegedly, he injured his right pointing finger while fielding during Day 2.
Despite suffering an injury on the second day, Shubman Gill overcame the agony to score a critical century in Team India’s second innings. The knock proved to be a lifeline for both the hosts and his own career, as he broke a run of poor scores after moving to No. 3 in the batting order.
The BCCI made a formal announcement confirming Shubman Gill’s absence shortly after the start of play on Day 4, and uncapped hitter Sarfaraz Khan has also replaced him on the pitch.
“Shubman Gill hurt his right index finger while fielding on Day 2. He won’t be taking the field today,” BCCI’s statement read
The right-handed batter scored 104 runs in 147 balls, including 11 fours and two sixes. He originally survived many close calls, thanks to a slight inside edge and the umpire’s decision to call off deliveries from Tom Hartley and James Anderson. He took advantage of the occasion, and his knock helped India extend their lead to over 400 runs.
Shubman Gill became a vital asset in India’s slip fielders
The hosts will undoubtedly miss Gill’s presence on the pitch, especially now that he has established himself as a dependable fielder in the slip cordon. The teenager took four catches in the first innings alone, three of which came off Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling.
We’re still unsure about the player’s injury. Team India is keeping positive – they really don’t want another hurt player during the series. We’re also questioning if Virat Kohli will be back for Test three. Looks like Ravindra Jadeja will probably be out for the next match on his home ground.
England began Day 4 on a bright note, with Zak Crawley and Rehan Ahmed aiming for runs right away. Axar Patel made the breakthrough by capturing the nighthawk LBW, and the visitors are presently 112-2 after 25 overs.