Food Poisoning Rules Shubman Gill Out of VHT Match With Return Expected Jan. 6

Team doctors advised rest to prioritize his ODI return next week.

Overview

Gill missed Punjab’s Vijay Hazare Trophy round 5 game against Sikkim in Jaipur on January 3 after falling ill overnight, according to a team source.
The call to rest him was taken after consultation between doctors and team management as a precaution given his recent neck and toe issues.
Punjab head coach Sandeep Sharma said Gill felt better the next morning and confirmed he will be available for the January 6 match against Goa.
He is slated to join India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series beginning January 11, with the squad announcement expected on January 3.
Despite Gill’s absence, Punjab bowled out Sikkim for 75 and sealed a ten-wicket win under Abhishek Sharma’s leadership.