India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will play for Punjab in their second-round Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh, starting on October 18. The match brings the 27-year-old batter back to domestic cricket for the 2026-27 season. Times of India reported the scheduling update.
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Punjab Opening Round Without the Captain
Shubman Gill missed Punjab’s opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Chandigarh. Former India U-19 captain Uday Saharan led Punjab while Gill was unavailable.
Fifth ICC Player of the Month Award
The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed Gill as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for a record fifth time after his performances in the ODI series against the West Indies. Gill drew level with West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who also holds five such awards. Gill previously received the award in January and September 2023, and February and July 2025.
ODI Series Performances Against West Indies
Shubman Gill scored 110 runs in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. In a subsequent match, he scored 223 runs from 133 deliveries. That innings helped his team chase 406 runs, finishing with eight wickets remaining and 39 balls unused.
India Squad Selections for New Zealand Tour
The India T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour has been announced. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the ODI squad for the five-match series on the same tour would be selected within two to three days. Updates on international squads are published through official channels at bcci.tv.
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