Ishan Kishan is likely to open if Gill is ruled out of the game in Chennai.
Shubman Gill, prolific India opener is in doubt for the hosts' opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia, as he is running high fever. It is also being reported also that the batter is suffering from dengue, but that will be confirmed after tests on Friday (October 6).
"Shubman has had high fever since landing in Chennai. His tests are being done. He will have tests on Friday and a call will be taken on his participation in opening game," a BCCI source privy to team developments told PTI on the condition of anonymity.
Gill has accumulated more than 1200 runs in ODIs in 2023, and has plundered five hundreds. Should dengue be confirmed, the opener is likely to miss at least couple of games with Ishan Kishan the prime candidate to open with captain Rohit Sharma.
Physical recovery of dengue patients vary and it normally takes around 7-10 days to be up and match ready.
"Let's not jump the gun. If it's normal viral fever, he could play on antibiotics but it's completely the medical team's call," the source said.
(With PTI inputs)