Thu Oct 17 08:20:48 UTC 2024: ## India’s Shubman Gill Doubtful For First Test Against New Zealand
**(New Delhi, October 15, 2024) -** Indian opener Shubman Gill is facing a potential setback ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, with a stiff neck putting his participation in doubt. Reports suggest that Sarfaraz Khan could be his replacement if Gill is unable to recover in time. This comes as a blow to the Indian team, who are looking to make a strong start in the series.
Gill’s potential absence adds to the already intense pressure on the Indian batting lineup, which suffered a humiliating collapse in the first innings of the first Test, being bowled out for a record-low 46 runs. This is the lowest total India has ever recorded on home soil.
The series is crucial for both teams, with India looking to maintain their dominance in Test cricket while New Zealand are seeking to bounce back from a recent slump. The fate of the series could depend heavily on how India recovers from their disastrous first innings performance and whether they can fill the void left by Gill’s potential absence.
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