Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 07:38am on 16 Nov 2023,Thursday Sports
In a gripping World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, Shubman Gill, recovering from dengue, battled cramps and a pulled hamstring during his innings of 79. The after-effects of the mosquito-borne illness affected his muscle mass, leading to an unexpected struggle in humid conditions. Despite the setback, Gill's contribution aided India's formidable total of 397 for 4, featuring centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Kohli's historic 50th ODI century stole the spotlight, with Gill praising the captain's consistent hunger for success as the ultimate inspiration. In a post-match press conference, Gill confirmed his fitness for the World Cup final on November 19 in Ahmedabad, stating, "It started with cramps and then I pulled my hamstring a little bit. It was quite humid and just the after-effects of dengue." He further elaborated on the impact of dengue, mentioning a reduction in muscle mass but expressing satisfaction with India's overall performance.
