India have suffered another injury blow as they prepare for this week's first test against Australia, with batsman Shubman Gill fracturing his thumb in a training session in Perth on Saturday, according to multiple media reports.

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill will miss the first Test against Australia due to a hairline fracture in his left thumb. Captain Rohit Sharma is also unlikely to play in the opener after the birth of his child.

The other man in contention, Lokesh Rahul, has a bruised elbow after getting hit by a Prasidh Krishna short ball on the opening day of the intra-squad match and was forced to leave the field

The top-order batter hurt his left hand while fielding in the slips in India's match simulation at the WACA | ESPN.com

Shubman Gill is touted to take the No.3 spot in the Indian batting line-up in the first Test against Australia, provided he is fit to play.

Okay folks, that's a wrap for today! Plenty of positives for India today from Gaikwad's dominant batting to their positive fielding. But Gill suffered a finger injury, and a call on his availability in the first Test hasn't been made yet.

Shubman Gill is touring Australia for the second time after featuring in the previous Border-Gavaskar series in 2020/21. Gill has reportedly picked up a hand injury ahead of the upcoming series.

According to a BCCI source privy to the development, Gill has indeed fractured his left thumb and with less than a week left for the Test to start, it will be near impossible for the stylish right-hander to get fit in time for the opening match.

Star Indian Shubman Gill has suffered a serious finger injury. The unfortunate incident took place while he was trying to catch in the slips during a match simulation against India A in Perth, as per TOI.