In response to experiences, India skipper Shubman Gill is prone to miss the upcoming Duleep Trophy, starting in Bengaluru later this week, as he’s reportedly unwell. Gill had been appointed captain of the North Zone aspect.
Even when match, the opener wouldn’t have performed the event in full, with nationwide responsibility within the Asia Cup — scheduled to begin on September 9 within the UAE — taking priority. The Duleep Trophy runs from August 28 to September 15, and Gill’s participation would have been restricted to solely the opening fixture. North Zone is ready to tackle East Zone within the quarterfinal on the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence floor in Bengaluru.
Gill returned earlier this month from a prolific tour of England, the place he amassed 754 runs in 5 Assessments of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy. His kind earned him a spot in India’s Twenty20 squad for the Asia Cup, the place he has additionally been named vice-captain.
On the time of asserting the North Zone squad, the selectors had already named Shubham Rohilla as Gill’s substitute. With Gill’s absence now sure, vice-captain Ankit Kumar will lead the aspect within the Duleep Trophy.
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