Shubman Gill Survives Injury Scare Ahead of First ODI; West Indies yet to Train
Gill returned to practice after about 20 minutes of treatment, while West Indies remained off the field after CWI cut retainer fees by 25%.
- On Friday, Indian captain Shubman Gill suffered an elbow injury scare when pacer Mohammed Siraj's rising delivery struck him during nets at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Gill required nearly 20 minutes of medical attention before returning to practice, while veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma conducted a fluent 20-minute joint batting session in adjacent nets.
- Bowling coach Morne Morkel praised the squad's experience, stating, "I'm always a big believer in your senior players and how they shape the team." His remarks underscore leadership depth during the 1st ODI preparation.
- The West Indies team, which arrived on September 23, has yet to train despite being in the city; the Caribbean side is expected to practice on Saturday, the eve of the first ODI.
- Cricket West Indies announced a 25 per cent pay cut in retainer fees as part of financial restructuring, with international players retaining 12-month contracts while domestic players face seven-month terms. CWI Chief Executive Chris Dehring called it "a necessary step towards financial stability.
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India Captain Shubman Gill Cops Elbow Blow; Kohli And Rohit Return To Nets; West Indies Skip Training Ahead of Clash
Indian captain Shubman Gill suffered an injury scare after taking a blow to his elbow from a rising delivery by Mohammed Siraj during a practice session. However, he managed to ease injury concerns by eventually returning to the nets to face throw-downs
The first ODI between India and West Indies will be played in Thiruvananthapuram. Earlier, Shubman Gill was injured during net practice after being hit by a ball from Mohammed Siraj. He had to be bandaged.
Shubman Gill survives injury scare ahead of first ODI; West Indies yet to train
Indian captain Shubman Gill suffered an injury scare after he got hit by a Mohammed Siraj delivery on the elbow during the training session on Friday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Shubman Gill cops a blow on elbow from Siraj rib-tickler in nets
Indian skipper Shubman Gill sustained an elbow injury during a net session after being hit by a Mohammad Siraj delivery, though he later returned to practice. Meanwhile, veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also batted together. Separately, the West Indies cricket board announced a 25% reduction in retainer fees for players as part of a financial restructuring.
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