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Shubman Gill Misses Sikkim Match Due to Food Poisoning Amid Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Reports
Shubman Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare Trophy match due to food poisoning amid mixed reports; Arshdeep Singh played and took two wickets, Punjab fielded first against Sikkim.
- On Saturday, Shubman Gill was not named in Punjab's playing XI against Sikkim in Jaipur after team sources said he sat out with food poisoning shortly before the match.
- After an injury-hit season, Gill's comeback had been delayed by a neck spasm in the South Africa Test series and a foot injury despite reaching Jaipur with the squad.
- PCA promotions and social posts intensified confusion as the Punjab Cricket Association posted Gill's poster around 90 minutes before the closed-door Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground match, while viral pictures with Erling Haaland fuelled speculation.
- Arshdeep Singh turned up and was included in Punjab cricket team's XI after reaching the city on Friday; he took two wickets in his four-over opening spell as Punjab opted to field.
- Recent omissions and form worries keep Shubman Gill under scrutiny as fans hope he features in Punjab vs Goa match on January 6, while India selectors meet ahead of ODI series starting January 11.
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Why Is Shubman Gill Not Playing In Punjab Vs Sikkim, Vijay Hazare Trophy Match 2025-26? See Reason
Shubman Gill was ruled out of Punjab’s Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Sikkim after suffering food poisoning, delaying his expected return to competitive cricket following an injury-disrupted season
·New Delhi, India
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Why is Shubman Gill not playing for Punjab vs Sikkim in Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Shubman Gill was expected to play his first competitive game today since sustaining a toe injury during the T20I series against South Africa. He had also reached Jaipur for the Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Sikkim in Jaipur. But India's Test and ODI captain has gone missing from the playing XI, leaving the fans shocked. Interestingly, even around 90 minutes before the match, the Punjab Cricket Association also used Shubman Gill's poster to p…
·India
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