Shubman Gill Set To Play Ranji Trophy For Punjab Against Chhattisgarh Ahead Of India's New Zealand Test Series

Mohali, Punjab: Indian captain Shubman Gill has confirmed his participation in Punjab's second-round Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh, as reported by Cricinfo. Uday Saharan will captain the side, with Gill replacing Jashanpreet Sidhu as Punjab's opening batsman. The talented 22-year-old is set to return to domestic cricket following his participation in the New Zealand Test series, which commences on November 19.

Prior to the Ranji Trophy fixture, Gill will feature in the first three ODIs of the five-match series against the Kiwis, scheduled from November 4 to 15. In the ongoing year's Tests, Gill has scored 200 runs across four innings at an average of 50.00, with half-centuries in each innings. In ODIs, he has amassed 1,095 runs at an average of 91.25, including four centuries and six half-centuries in 15 innings.

His best ODI score is 223* against the West Indies in the second ODI. In 14 first-class matches for Punjab, Gill has contributed 1,296 runs at an average of 58.90, including five centuries and six half-centuries in 25 innings, with a highest score of 268. Despite missing out on the New Zealand Test series, Gill will be present for all three India A matches against New Zealand from October 24 to November 10. India's Test openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, however, will feature in all three matches.