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Shubman Gill's injury could open the door for Sarfaraz Khan in the 1st Test vs New Zealand.
Gill has complained of neck and shoulder pain, putting his spot in the playing XI in doubt.
Shubman Gill Injury
Final Call on Match Day
A decision on Gill's selection will be made on Wednesday morning, October 16, just before the Test.
Gill's Key Role at No. 3
Gill has solidified the No. 3 spot with standout performances, including a recent century against Bangladesh.
Sarfaraz Khan, with his double century in the Duleep Trophy, is the leading candidate to replace Gill.
Sarfaraz Khan - A Strong Contender
Other Contenders: Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel could also make his way into the team if Gill is unavailable.
Potential Batting Order Shuffle
If Sarfaraz plays, India might need to reshuffle the batting order. Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, or Rishabh Pant could move up to No. 3.
India is coming off a dominant 2-0 series win over Bangladesh.
New Zealand has never won an away Test series in the history of the World Test Championship.