Shubman Gill Ruled Out Of Perth Test With Injury: Who Will Replace Him In The Squad?

India faces a significant setback with another injury before the first Test against Australia. The opening match of the five-game Border Gavaskar Trophy is set for November 22 in Perth. However, India's injury concerns have grown with Shubman Gill's absence.

Reports indicate that Shubman Gill will miss the Perth Test due to a finger injury. He injured his finger during fielding in a simulation match in Perth and will be sidelined for two weeks. Although not severe, the medical team prefers caution, ruling him out of the first Test.

With Gill's injury, Abhimanyu Easwaran might get an opportunity. The Bengal player has shown consistency in domestic cricket and could debut in Perth. However, Easwaran needs to improve as his recent performance against Australia A was disappointing.

Easwaran is expected to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is the only regular top-order batter available for the initial clash with Australia. India's hopes for the World Test Championship final hinge on securing a 3-0 or 4-0 win to advance without relying on other outcomes.

The absence of Rohit Sharma adds to India's challenges as he remains home for his child's birth. Rohit welcomed a baby boy on November 15, leading Jasprit Bumrah to captain India in Perth.

The 25-year-old Gill joins India's growing list of injuries. Gautam Gambhir and others were already concerned about KL Rahul and Virat Kohli's injuries, and now Gill's situation compounds their worries. With Rohit Sharma unavailable for the Perth Test, it further complicates matters for India.