Shubman Gill arrived in Ahmedabad on October 12, 2023, in preparation for the highly anticipated ODI World Cup match against Pakistan scheduled for October 14th. His arrival, however, was shrouded in uncertainty due to his recent battle with dengue fever, which resulted in hospitalization in Chennai and his subsequent absence from India’s second World Cup contest against Afghanistan.

Gill’s ODI performance in 2023 has been nothing short of remarkable. He emerged as the leading run-scorer in ODIs for the year, accumulating an impressive total of 1230 runs at an average of 72.35 and a strike rate of 105.03. Notably, he was also the highest run-scorer during India’s successful Asia Cup 2023 campaign, amassing 302 runs in the tournament.

Although a BCCI source mentioned Gill’s improving health, it remains uncertain whether he will participate in the upcoming match against Pakistan. Gill has already missed the first two World Cup games – the opener against Australia in Chennai and the game against Afghanistan.

India’s batting coach, Vikram Rathour, had hinted that Gill would return to action soon, but his health remains a concern. Dr. Amrinder Singh of AIIMS commented on Gill’s dengue recovery, suggesting that it would take some time for the cricketer to fully recover.

The uncertainty surrounding Gill’s participation has led to other players, such as Ishan Kishan, taking up the role of opening the batting alongside Rohit Sharma. Kishan’s performance has had mixed results, with a duck in the first game and a solid 47 against Afghanistan.

As cricket fans eagerly await the India-Pakistan clash, the availability of Shubman Gill remains a significant question mark, adding an element of suspense to the upcoming match.

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