Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir provided a massive update on T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill's availability for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa. Gambhir confirmed that Gill will be available for all five T20I matches against the Proteas, which are set to take place from December 9 to 19.
On December 3, India named their 15-member squad for the T20I series against South Africa. Gill was included, but his availability was subject to fitness clearance. In the T20I format, Gill is not the captain. Middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian team in the series, with Gill serving as his deputy.
Shubman Gill Is Ready to Start - Gautam GambhirSpeaking to the media after Team India's 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa. Gautam Gambhir confirmed that Shubman Gill has fully recovered. He said that Gill was selected only because he is completely fit and eager to get back on the field.