Shubman Gill suffers elbow injury during nets ahead of West Indies ODI series

Indian captain Shubman Gill suffered an injury scare during a practice session in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. While batting in the nets, Gill was struck on his right elbow by a rising delivery from teammate Mohammed Siraj. The incident required approximately 20 minutes of medical attention, including the application of an ice pack and strapping. Although Gill appeared to be in significant discomfort and did not return to bat for the remainder of the session, he was later seen in good spirits with teammates.

The injury comes as the Indian squad prepares for the series opener on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The team is managing several fitness concerns, with players like Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana sidelined. However, the squad sees the return of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have rejoined the team to bolster preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Weather forecasts for the series opener at Greenfield International Stadium suggest a high chance of rain and thundershowers, which may impact play. The West Indies side, captained by Shai Hope, is expected to begin training on Saturday.