Delhi: Before the opening match of the five-match Test series against Australia to be played in Perth from November 22, Indian cricket team's bowling coach Morne Morkel has given an important statement regarding the injury of Shubman Gill. Morkel said that Gill is making a rapid recovery and his condition will be assessed on the morning of the Test match.
Let us tell you that during India's practice match at the WACA ground in Perth on 16 November, Gill suffered a hairline fracture in his left thumb, due to which he was in danger of being ruled out of the first Test. However, Morkel expressed hope that Gill will recover soon.
Morne Morkel also gave a big statement regarding Nitish Kumar Reddy
At the same time, the bowling coach of the Indian team also praised 21-year-old all-rounder Nitish Reddy before the Perth Test. Morkel said that Nitish is an excellent all-rounder, who is capable of bowling wicket-to-wicket and can support the fast bowlers for the team on foreign tours.
The former right-arm veteran fast bowler said that Nitish's brilliant performance in IPL 2024 had brought him into the limelight and his experience in the first class is also very good. Morkel also said that Nitish will have to be kept an eye on during the Test series, because he is a player who can prove to be important for Team India.
FAQ
How old is Shubhman Gill?
Indian cricket team's rising star and captaincy contender Shubman Gill has turned 25. Shubhman Gill was born on 8 September 1999.
Is Shubman Gill Punjabi?
Gill was born on 8 September 1999 in Fazilka, Punjab, India into a Punjabi Sikh family. His father Lakhwinder Singh is a farmer who aspired to become a cricketer. He has an elder sister named Shahneel Gill. He showed his talent in cricket by holding the bat at the age of three.
