Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Shubman Gill Misses Punjab's Vijay Hazare Trophy Match
Shubman Gill, a star cricket player for India and Punjab, was expected to play in an important match against Sikkim.
However, he didn't play in the game.
Reports say he might have been sick from eating something bad, but no one has officially said why he wasn't playing.
This match was special because it was held without any fans watching, and only a few people were allowed to see it.
Other big players like Arshdeep Singh were playing for Punjab.
Gill has been having a tough time lately with injuries and not being picked for the T20 World Cup.
This was going to be his first game back after that, but he missed it.
Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting was surprised by Gill's exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad, highlighting Gill's exceptional Test performance against England.
Shubman Gill was unexpectedly benched for Punjab's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim.
Reports suggest Gill missed the game due to food poisoning, though no official statement has been made.
The match was held behind closed doors at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur with no live stream.
Gill has been dealing with injuries and was recently dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad.
Other key players like Arshdeep Singh and Prabhsimran Singh were part of Punjab's playing XI.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, a key player for Punjab and India
- What
- Missed the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim
- When
- Saturday, during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
- Where
- Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur
- Why
- Reportedly due to food poisoning, though no official confirmation
Ricky Ponting
Indian Cricket Board
Shubman Gill's T20I Performance
Ricky Ponting
Gill's recent form in white-ball cricket has not been great, but his Test performance was exceptional.
Indian Cricket Board
Gill's form in T20Is was not up to the mark, leading to his exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad.
- Player
- Shubman Gill
- Team
- Punjab
- Opponent
- Sikkim
- Tournament
- Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
- Venue
- Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground, Jaipur
- Reason for Absence
- Food poisoning (reported)
- Match Status
- Behind closed doors, no live stream
- Other Key Players
- Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh
- Recent Performance
- Gill's last half-century in T20Is before being dropped
- Ricky Ponting's View
- Surprised by Gill's exclusion, highlighting his Test performance
Sources
Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 5: Shubman Gill misses Punjab game as Siraj, Tilak Varma feature
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Why Shubman Gill isn't playing for Punjab against Sikkim in VHT 2025-26?
‘Shubman Gill is a vice-captain, what is the reason for dropping him…’: Yograj Singh blasts India selectors for T20 World Cup drop
Yograj Singh Reacts To Shubman Gill Losing His Place In T20 World Cup Squad, Namedrops Kapil Dev
