Shubman Gill is touted to take the No.3 spot in the Indian batting line-up in the first Test against Australia, provided he is fit to play.

India have suffered another injury blow as they prepare for this week's first test against Australia, with batsman Shubman Gill fracturing his thumb in a training session in Perth on Saturday, according to multiple media reports.

Questions around India's batting order for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth grew after Shubman Gill hurt his left thumb on the second day of India's intra-squad training match at the WACA.

The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy will get underway in Perth. Team India have played only one game at the Optus Stadium in Perth and therefore it will be a challenge for them to acclimatise to the bouncy conditions.

Positive news for India early in the morning from Perth. KL Rahul, who copped a blow to his elbow during the first day of the simulation match, has returned to batting, albeit at the nets. Rahul was touted to open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first Test,

Shubman Gill got injured while fielding in the slips on Day 2 of the match simulations in Perth ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 opener.