Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma Meets WWE Legend The Great Khali Ahead of India’s World Cup Opener

Ahmedabad, India – Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma found himself in the company of WWE legend The Great Khali during a visit to Ahmedabad. India is gearing up for its Cricket World Cup 2023 opener against Australia in Chennai. While other team members were at the venue, Rohit’s schedule took him to Ahmedabad for a pre-World Cup captains’ meeting.

A Surprise Encounter with The Great Khali

Rohit Sharma’s visit to the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which hosted the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand, led to an unexpected encounter with The Great Khali. The towering WWE icon, known for his larger-than-life persona, shared an Instagram story proudly wearing the ‘Biggest Cricket Fan’ tag.

Worries Mount for Team India

As the Indian team prepares for its opening World Cup clash against Australia, concerns have arisen regarding the availability of in-form batter Shubman Gill. Gill is suspected to be suffering from dengue, casting doubt on his participation in the crucial match against Australia on Sunday.

In the event that Shubman Gill is ruled out, Ishan Kishan is a likely candidate to open the innings for India. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to confirm the nature of Gill’s illness. The medical team is closely monitoring his condition, and further updates are expected.

Awaiting Medical Assessment

Gill, who has been India’s most prolific batter in ODIs recently, is currently battling high fever. He is scheduled for a dengue test on Friday, following which a final decision regarding his availability will be made. The recovery period for dengue typically spans 7-10 days, but it may extend if there is a significant drop in the platelet count.

While Gill’s participation in the match against Australia hangs in the balance, there is a growing likelihood that he might miss subsequent matches against Afghanistan (October 11) and Pakistan (October 14) if his recovery takes longer than expected. The situation has added an element of uncertainty to India’s World Cup campaign as they aim to secure a strong start in the tournament.

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