The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Fans received an important update from Indian captain Rohit Sharma on opening batter Gill s participation.
In addition to attending the practice before the match, Gill attended Ahmedabad’s airport on Wednesday.
Rohit Sharma said “99% Shubman Gill is available for selection tomorrow”
During the pre-match press conference, someone ask Rohit about whether Gill would be in contention to play against Pakistan. To which he replied, “99 per cent he (Gill) will play. We’ll see tomorrow (Saturday) about that.”
The Indian opener missed India’s opening two games of the tournament against Australia and Afghanistan. Gill was taken to hospital due to the sickness. But according to batting coach Vikram Rathour, “He was hospitalized, yes, but that was more as a precaution.”
Gill has scored 1,230 runs in 20 ODIs this year at an average of 72.35. This year, he has scored five century and five fifties, with the best score being 208.
India vs Pakistan: the great rivalry
India and Pakistan’s rivalry in cricket is one of the fiercest in the world. Also International interest in the two nations’ games is substantial.
India, riding high on confidence after two straight victories, will take against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.
On Saturday, the India-Pakistan game is going to happen at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Following India’s two victories over its bitter rivals during a successful Asia Cup campaign, this game will be played. Rain forced the cancellation of one match during the group stage, while India dominated the other match.
Fans will be hoping that Men in Blue megastars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma,Gill maintain their consistent performances. To continue the nation’s winning streak with Pakistan in 50-over World Cups and come out with an 8-0 victory.
In addition the “Men in Blue” have an great record against their traditional adversary, having won all seven of their head-to-head games in the ODI World Cup.
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