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Shubman Gill to Miss Punjab Ranji Opener Against Assam
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News18•10-10-2026, 21:30
Shubman Gill to Miss Punjab Ranji Opener Against Assam
- •India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Chandigarh.
- •Punjab will be led by former India Under-19 captain Uday Saharan in the absence of Gill.
- •The national selection committee has advised available international players to feature in at least one Ranji Trophy match.
- •Gill is expected to return for Punjab's second match against Chhattisgarh starting on October 18.
Key Questions Answered
No, India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will miss Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Chandigarh. Instead, Punjab will be led by former India U-19 captain Uday Saharan for this opening fixture.
Shubman Gill could potentially feature in Punjab's second Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh, which is scheduled to take place from October 18 to 21.
The national selection committee has asked all available international players to feature in at least one Ranji Trophy match to gain valuable red-ball match practice.
