Big blow to Team India, star player's thumb broken, and will be out of the Perth Test!

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A 5-match Test series is going to start between India and Australia on November 22. Team India players are practicing hard for this series. This series is also going to be very important in view of the final of the World Test Championship. The first match of the series will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth. But before this match, the tension of Team India has increased. There is already suspense over Rohit Sharma's playing and now a star player has also got injured. It is believed that this player may also be out of the first Test.

Team India's tension has increased before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. According to media reports, star Indian batsman Shubman Gill has been injured. He suffered a thumb injury during the match against India A in Perth. He was seen in a lot of pain and immediately left the field for further scans. After which it has been revealed that Gill has a fracture in his left thumb, due to which he is likely to be out of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Optus Stadium in Perth from November 22.

Let us tell you, thumb fractures usually take about 14 days to heal after which one is expected to start regular net sessions. In such a situation, the second Test in Adelaide will start from December 6, so there is a possibility that he will be fit in time for that match.

There are constant reports of Indian players getting injured from Australia, which is not a good sign. Young batsman Sarfaraz Khan also suffered an elbow injury while batting in the nets during India's practice session at WACA on November 14. During this, he looked a bit uncomfortable, although his injury was not very serious. At the same time, KL Rahul also got injured during practice. Rahul suffered an injury to his right elbow during the center wicket match simulation on November 15. After which he did not even bat. Virat Kohli was also worried about the injury, but after the scan he was found to be absolutely fine.

Let us tell you, it is not yet clear whether Indian captain Rohit Sharma will be a part of the first test or not. If Rohit does not play, KL Rahul may get the responsibility of opening. At the same time, Shubman Gill plays at number three. In such a situation, both these players are the most important members of the team.