“India’s Test skipper and the vice captain of the t20 team Shubman Gill is not well and is focusing on recovery at his home in Chandigarh. With the Asia Cup is right on the head, his fitness has become a major headache for team India, and we all know how important he will be for the team This news came just a few days after he was named in India’s 15 man squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Fans and teammates are hoping he gets better soon so he can join the team for the tournament.
Physio Check and BCCI Update
According to reports, physios checked Gill recently and the BCCI was told about his health a day earlier. The 25 year old had returned to India’s T20I setup as vice-captain before this. Right now the plan is for him to rest and recover at home. The board and team staff are watching his progress and expecting him to be fit in time for the Asia Cup.
Missing the Duleep Trophy
Due to his current condition of, shubman Gill might have to skip the Duleep Trophy.” This domestic red ball tournament was set to begin on August 28 and end on September 15. Gill had been named captain of the North Zone side, but with his illness he is expected to miss the whole competition. He might have been able to play the first games before leaving for the Asia Cup, which starts on September 9, but now he will probably not play at all.
Who Will Replace Him?
The North Zone committee had already planned for this kind of situation. As Gill remains out of action (he was trying to get match fit and ready), for now Shubham Rohilla has been drafted to fill his spot in the squad. long with Shubman Gill kept far away, the captaincy or leadership duties now fall on the player Ankit Kumar. This move offers the side balance strength, steering them clear of any end time issues.”
Other India Players and the Duleep Trophy
Two more players who are part of India’s Asia Cup squad are also in the North Zone team: fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. The plan is for them to appear in the Duleep Trophy’s first round before flying out to the (UAE) United Arab Emirates for Asia Cup duties.
At the same time, the BCCI has shown concern about some top India players not being picked for the Duleep Trophy by their state teams. The BCCI general manager sent a letter to state associations asking them to pick all available India players for their zonal teams. The letter mentioned big names like KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna and Sai Sudharsan and urged that these players should be included to keep the tournament strong.
What This Means
Shubman Gill’s rest is a reminder that players need time to recover and stay fit. The Asia Cup is an important event, so the team will want Gill healthy for that. Meanwhile, the Duleep Trophy will go on with other players stepping up. Fans will watch closely to see how quickly Gill recovers and whether he joins the squad in the UAE.
Closing Thought
Everyone hopes Gill feels better soon. Whether he returns in time for the Asia Cup or needs more rest, the team has plans to keep moving forward. Cricket is a team game, and when one player steps back, others are ready to take on the job.