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Shubman Gill to miss Punjab’s Ranji Trophy opener against Assam
Shubman Gill will miss Punjab’s first Ranji Trophy match of the season against Assam in New Chandigarh.
The Ranji Trophy is India’s domestic first-class cricket competition, where players represent their state teams.
Former India Under-19 captain Uday Saharan will lead Punjab in Gill’s absence.
Gill has not been named in the India A squad, and no official reason for his absence from the opener has been given.
He could play Punjab’s next match, against Chhattisgarh, starting October 18, to get match practice.
India’s tour of New Zealand follows, and Gill is expected to play in the first three one-day internationals.
The national selection committee has encouraged available international players to play at least one Ranji Trophy match.
India captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab’s opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Chandigarh.
Former India U-19 captain Uday Saharan will lead Punjab in Gill’s absence.
Gill could return for Punjab’s match against Chhattisgarh, scheduled to begin on October 18.
He is not part of the India A squad and could use the match for practice ahead of India’s tour of New Zealand.
News18 reported that no official explanation was given for Gill’s unavailability.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, India captain and Punjab player, will miss the match.
- What
- Punjab will play Assam in its Ranji Trophy opener without Gill.
- When
- The match is Punjab’s season opener; its date is not stated.
- Where
- New Chandigarh.
- Why
- No official explanation was given. Gill could use a later match to gain practice ahead of India’s tour of New Zealand.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
India Today and News18 reported that Gill would miss Punjab’s opening match against Assam.
Punjab’s next match, against Chhattisgarh, is scheduled to begin; Gill could feature.
- Player
- Shubman Gill
- Teams
- Punjab and Assam
- Venue
- New Chandigarh
- Next fixture
- Punjab vs Chhattisgarh, beginning October 18
- Punjab captain in Gill’s absence
- Uday Saharan
Sources
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