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Indian Vice-Captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the final two T20 matches against South Africa due to a toe injury sustained during practice. He will miss the fourth match in Lucknow on December 17th and the fifth match in Ahmedabad on December 19th. Sanju Samson is likely to open in his place. A replacement player for Gill hasn’t been announced yet. India currently leads the series 2-1. Gill has had a poor showing in the series so far.
News Article:
Shubman Gill Ruled Out of Final T20s Against South Africa Due to Toe Injury
Lucknow, India – India’s Vice-Captain Shubman Gill will miss the remaining two T20 matches against South Africa after sustaining a toe injury during practice. The injury forces him out of the crucial fourth T20 in Lucknow today and the series finale in Ahmedabad on December 19th.
“Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against South Africa due to a toe injury,” a BCCI source confirmed.
Sanju Samson is the frontrunner to replace Gill as opener. The BCCI has yet to announce a replacement in the squad for Shubman Gill.
India currently leads the five-match series 2-1. However, Gill has struggled for form in the series, scoring just 4 in the first match, getting out for a duck in the second and laboring to 28 off 28 balls in the third match.
The team will look to secure the series victory without the talented young batsman as they head into the final two matches.
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