Sports: Indian cricket team (Test and ODI) captain Shubman Gill is in the process of recovering from injury and is preparing to return to the field soon. Gill will reach the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Center of Excellence in Bengaluru on Monday, where he will undergo a mandatory fitness test. Only after this test will it be decided whether Gill will be able to play in the five-match T20 series against South Africa starting from December 9.

Got injured in Kolkata test

Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury during the first Test match against South Africa in Kolkata. Due to this injury, he was ruled out of the Test series and could not even participate in the ODI series. The selection committee, which is headed by Ajit Agarkar, is waiting for Gill’s fitness report to take a final decision.

Big news about Hardik Pandya

Meanwhile, important information has also come regarding the return of Indian cricket team’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to the field. After being away from cricket due to injury for a long time, Hardik has successfully completed his rehabilitation and is ready for the T20 series against South Africa. Hardik completed an intensive rehab and return to play protocol at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Center of Excellence from October 21 to November 30.

Hardik Pandya allowed to play T-20 format

COE has officially given permission to Hardik Pandya to play T20 format. The special thing is that he has also got approval to bowl. Now the possibility of Hardik Pandya returning to the Indian team for the upcoming T20 series has become quite strong. However, a final check on his fitness and stamina will be conducted before playing in international matches.

BCCI will keep a close watch

For this, Hardik will have to play at least two matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). The first match will be played against Punjab around 2nd December and the second match will be played against Gujarat on 4th December. BCCI will keep a close eye on his performance and body’s reaction during these matches.