Big setback for Team India as vice-captain suffers injury scare ahead of Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan

In a concerning development for Team India, star batter and vice-captain Shubman Gill suffered an injury scare during training ahead of the high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan on September 14. With the Men in Blue preparing for their second game of the tournament, a blow to Gill raised worries within the camp.

According to The Times of India, Gill was struck on the hand during a practice session and was immediately in visible discomfort. Physios rushed to attend to him, and the batter eventually walked off the ground, raising panic among teammates and fans alike.

The right-hander was later seen with an ice pack on his hand, but much to India’s relief, Gill recovered quickly and returned to the nets. Although not feeling completely comfortable, he resumed batting practice, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir checking on him during the session.

Gill’s Importance at the Top of the Order

Despite the brief scare, Gill is fit and available to feature against Pakistan on September 14. Before the tournament, there were debates about his selection, as he hadn't played a T20I since July 2024, but the management had still sought to back him to open the batting with Abhishek Sharma.

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Gill looked in good touch in India’s opening match against the UAE, where he provided a steady start in the run chase. His presence will be vital against Pakistan, a team he has performed well against, scoring 130 runs in four matches at an average of 32.50, including a half-century.