Shubman Gill’s ODI availability uncertain after elbow impact

India captain Shubman Gill left Friday’s practice session after a ball from Mohammed Siraj struck his elbow, and received treatment from a team physio, according to an account attributed to Cricbuzz. With the first ODI against West Indies scheduled for September 27, Gill’s availability remained uncertain in reports published before the match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India had not issued an injury update by the time the reports were published. No medical assessment, scan result or decision on Gill’s availability was provided. India had a team press conference scheduled for Saturday, September 26, where an update might be given. Gill is both captain and a key batter in India’s ODI squad, so his status could affect the team’s selection and leadership for the opening match. Yashasvi Jaiswal was identified as a possible replacement if Gill could not play. One report also suggested vice-captain KL Rahul could lead the side in that situation, but no replacement or captaincy decision had been announced. India’s three-match series against West Indies was scheduled to begin on September 27. The remaining matches were listed for September 30 and October 3 in one account.