Overview

• Gill missed North Zone’s Duleep Trophy opener due to a viral illness but is now expected to begin training at the CoE later this week, according to WION.
• Blood tests showed nothing alarming, and reports indicate no ongoing health concerns for the batter ahead of the tournament, per TOI Sports via Republic World.
• India named Gill vice-captain for the Asia Cup with Suryakumar Yadav set to lead the title defense in the UAE, Republic World reported.
• Multiple players are working through checks or rehab at the CoE, including Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Sai Sudharsan, with Mohammed Siraj expected to join soon.
• Hardik Pandya has cleared fitness tests and resumed training in Baroda, Rishabh Pant is rehabbing after his toe plaster was removed, and Nitish Kumar Reddy remains in recovery from an England tour injury.