Shubman Gill likely to miss remaining two T20Is vs SA:Sustains toe injury in training; India’s vice-captain scored only 32 runs in 3 games

India’s T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the last two T20I games against South Africa with a toe injury, according to PTI. It is learnt that the out-of-form cricketer suffered an injury during training and the BCCI are taking precautionary measures to ensure his speedy recovery. “Shubman had an extended batting session at the nets on the eve of the fourth T20 International. Towards the end of the session, he was hit on the toe while batting in the nets, a BCCI official told PTI. “He was in pain and was hobbling. It would have been difficult for him to play on Wednesday. Hence, he didn’t accompany the team as there was little chance of him playing this game. At this point, it is difficult to say if he will play in Ahmedabad,” the source added. Also read: Varun Chakaravarthy becomes highest-rated Indian T20I bowler of all-time: Records career-best 818 ratings; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli remain 1 2 in ODI rankings After South Africa, India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against New Zealand, starting January 11. The T20I series against New Zealand will be India’s last in the format before the T20 World Cup 2026. The national selection committee, in this regard, will look to take all the precautions for one of their specialist top-order batters.
Gill had missed 2nd Test vs South Africa, SA ODIs due to neck injury Gill earlier had missed the 2nd Test as well as the three-match ODI series against South Africa due to a neck injury. He had sustained that injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata and was hospitalised later on. In his absence, Rishabh Pant was India’s captain in the Guwahati Test. KL Rahul led India in the three ODIs against South Africa. The 26-year-old was given fitness clearance by the Centre of Excellence (COE) ahead of the T20I series against South Africa, which started on 9 December. Also read: T20 World Cup Trophy Tour launched from Ram Setu: Paramotor takes trophy on tour above the bridge; tournament set to kick off on 7 Feb Gill’s poor form in T20Is Critics have questioned Gill’s place in India’s T20I team ahead of Sanju Samson, who had scored three centuries while opening the innings. The right-hander has had scores of 4 and 0 in the first T20Is against South Africa. In the third T20I in Dharamshala, he scored a run-a-ball 28. His 32 runs have come at a strike rate of 103.22. Despite his poor form, Gill has been backed by head coach Gautam Gambhir and the coaching staff to do well with the T20 World Cup 2026, not very far away.