ODI World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill reaches Ahmedabad ahead of Pakistan game

India and Pakistan renew their storied rivalry when they clash on Saturday, October 14, in Ahmedabad, in the ODI World Cup 2023. Shubman Gill, who was diagnosed with dengue before the commencement of the marquee event, has missed India's first couple of matches. While the Indian team travelled to Delhi to face Afghanistan, the Punjab batter stayed back in Chennai, where the 'Men in Blue' had faced Australia in their opening game. The move came by the team management to ensure proper and regular treatment for Gill.

As a result, the cautious seems to have helped the youngster to recover quickly and remain hopeful of being available for selection for the upcoming high-octane encounter. Hence, the Indian fans will be happy to know that the youngster has reached Ahmedabad, ahead of the much-awaited India-Pakistan clash. The Pakistan team also reached Ahmedabad in the afternoon on Wednesday, October 11, after spending a couple of weeks in Hyderabad.

Shubman Gill has reached Ahmedabad for #INDIAvsPakitan. Hopefully he plays#INDvsPAK #INDvsAFG #Gambhir #NaveenUlHaq #RohitSharma #rohit pic.twitter.com/Dqs1yYZlDP

— AP (@AksP009) October 11, 2023

Earlier, Shubman Gill didn't travel with the team to Delhi as his platelet count was low and the doctors advised him to not board the flight in such a condition. He spent one night at the Kauvery Hospital, in Chennai, before being released in the morning. According to a report from Cricbuzz, doctors from the hospital recently certified that the stylish right-handed batter was fit enough to board the flight to Ahmedabad.

Gill didn't wait too long to reach the largest city in Gujarat and now, hopes of him making his ODI World Cup debut against Pakistan on Saturday, October 14, seem to be rekindled.

Team India will aim to extend their domination over Pakistan in ODI World Cups

Both India and Pakistan will go into Saturday's high-voltage clash with two wins in as many matches in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Therefore, one team's unbeaten run will be halted in Ahmedabad. India have the advantage in terms of head-to-head against Pakistan in ODI World Cups. The former two-time champions have beaten Pakistan in seven previous meetings in the showpiece event and are yet to lose.

India and Pakistan faced each other on a couple of occasions last month in the Asia Cup. While the first game in Pallekele was washed out after only one innings of play, the second encounter in Colombo was comprehensively won by India by a massive 228-run margin.

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