PremiumIND vs NZ: Big blow for Team India as Shubman Gill retires hurt, fans hope he recovers soon
Indian fans are optimistic that Shubman Gill will recover sufficiently to return to the field later in the game, given his promising form.
Last Updated: 04.03 PM, Nov 15, 2023
In the 1st semi-final encounter between India and New Zealand in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, Indian opener Shubman Gill faced a setback when he limped while taking a run and eventually had to leave the field at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This proved to be a significant setback for the Indian team as Gill walked off the field.
In the 22.4th over, Shubman Gill succumbed to the Mumbai heat, which had been intense throughout the day with minimal breeze. The physio quickly attended to him, but it appeared that he was not in a condition to continue, prompting him to walk off the field.
Indian fans are optimistic that Gill will recover sufficiently to return to the field later in the game, given his promising form.
Regarding the ongoing clash, at the time of drafting this article, 26 overs were completed, and India had posted 181 runs, losing the captain for 47 and with Gill retired hurt at 79.
Virat Kohli (48) and Shreyas Iyer (4) aim to build a partnership to set a target of 350+ runs, propelling India to the tournament final.