Gill, who missed the first two games of the tournament due to dengue, shared in the post-match press conference, “It started with cramps and then I pulled my hamstring a little bit, and I think these are just the after-effects of Dengue.”
The 24-year-old clarified that while dengue hasn’t prompted significant changes in his playing style, the recovery process resulted in a loss of muscle mass.
“I have honestly not really adjusted anything in terms of my batting, but because I have lost a bit of muscle mass, I think the reserve that I used to have before the dengue has decreased a little bit and that’s why generally I don’t really get cramps when, like you do get cramps when you’re playing in humid conditions. But for me it happens after a long period of time, not so soon. But because I think I’ve lost a bit of muscle mass; the reserve has gone down a bit,” Gill explained.
Despite the physical challenges, Gill remained optimistic about his fitness for the upcoming World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.
In the semi-final against New Zealand, India posted an imposing total of 397/4, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill providing a strong start. Despite a spirited partnership from Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell for New Zealand, Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket haul secured a 70-run victory for India.
The opponent for India in the final is yet to be determined, as South Africa and Australia face off in the second semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. The cricketing world awaits the outcome to witness which team will challenge India in the championship showdown.
(With inputs from ANI)