Shubman Gill To Miss 'This' Upcoming Series; Details Inside

India's Test skipper Shubman Gill is unlikely to feature in the Duleep Trophy, the curtain-raiser to the 2025-26 domestic season, as he is currently recovering from illness. The 25-year-old, fresh from leading India in a gruelling five-match Test series against England that ended 2-2, is resting at his home in Chandigarh.

Shubman Gill had been appointed North Zone captain, but his participation had remained uncertain ever since his selection as India's vice-captain for the Asia Cup. According to a Cricbuzz report, BCCI physios examined Shubman Gill recently and submitted a medical status update to the board just 24 hours ago, confirming that he was not match-ready.

Even if he had played, Shubman Gill would have been available for only one game-the North Zone vs East Zone clash scheduled in Bengaluru from August 28 to 31-before joining the national side for the Asia Cup. With his absence now almost certain, North Zone will be forced to reshuffle their leadership plans.

In Shubman Gill's place, Ankit Kumar, the designated vice-captain, will take charge of the side. Shubham Rohilla has been drafted in as Shubman Gill's replacement in the squad, a move that had been pre-empted by the selectors given Shubman Gill's likely Asia Cup involvement.

Shubman Gill's unavailability also coincides with the absence of fellow North Zone stars Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, who, like him, are part of India's Asia Cup squad and will leave after the first match.