An important blow for India, the vice-captain Shubhman Gill Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Ekana Cricket Stadium South Africa Has been ruled out of the fourth T20I against. The opener is out of action due to a leg injury ahead of the match on Wednesday, December 17.
India’s injury concerns rise as Shubman Gill is ruled out of Lucknow T20I
Gill’s absence adds to India’s growing availability concerns. The vice-captain recently returned to the team after recovering from the neck problem that kept him out of the previous ODI series. This blow has come when the all-rounder Akshar Patel Had to miss the remainder of the series due to illness.
In view of the T20 World Cup in February, these injuries are a matter of concern for the team management as they try to finalize their core squad during the remaining matches against South Africa and the upcoming home series against New Zealand.
Struggling series for Indian vice-captain
Prior to the injury, Gill was suffering a decline in form. Trying to find his rhythm after a cold performance in the Asia Cup, the opener was struggling to find his feet against the Proteas attack:
- total runs: 32 runs in 3 matches
- series average: 10.66
- strike rate: 103.22
- recent scores: 4 (Cuttack), 0 (Mullanpur), and 28 (Dharamshala).
Overall, 2025 has been a quiet year by Gill’s standards, with the right-handed batsman scoring 291 runs in 15 matches at an average of 24.25.
Sanjeev Samson can return to the top
due to gill’s absence Sanjeev Samson The way is clear for K to return to the playing XI. Samson, who last played a T20I during the Australia tour, has an impressive record as an opener. In 2024, he was a key performer for India in the shortest format.
Fog in Lucknow delays start
While the team news has created a stir among fans, the match is facing a weather-related hurdle. The toss at Ekana Stadium will be delayed due to dense fog. Groundstaff and officials have monitored visibility levels to determine when play can safely resume.
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