Image: Shubman Gill injured his thumb in nets before the Boxing Day Test, adding to India's worries / © NDTV Sports
Ahead of the 4th Test match between India and Australia, India faced yet another injury scare as Shubman Gill was accidentally struck by a ball from teammate Mohammed Siraj during a practice session in Melbourne. The incident, which occurred on December 24, 2024, saw Gill take a blow to his right thumb while batting in the nets. The pacer immediately rushed to check on him, and the physio was called to assess the situation. After a brief examination, Gill continued to bat, though the severity of the injury remains unclear.
India is already dealing with multiple injury concerns ahead of the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2024. Along with Gill, Rohit Sharma also sustained a knee injury during the nets, though he reassured the media that he would be fit to play.
Gill’s recent form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been under scrutiny, with the right-handed opener scoring only 60 runs in his last three innings at an average of 20. As India looks to secure a crucial win in the series, the team will be hoping for quick recoveries from these injury concerns.