India vs New Zealand, World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill retires hurt during semi-final in Mumbai

Shubman Gill was forced to retire hurt on Wednesday during India’s semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The opener walked back to the hut after suffering cramps in the heat of Mumbai. Gill was batting on 79 from 65 balls when he left the field of play and was replaced by Shreyas Iyer.

World Cup 2023:  News  |  Schedule  |  Results  |  Points table The incident took place in the 23rd over of the match after India chose to bat first. The team score was 163/2 when Gill started to struggle with cramps and despite receiving some medical attention he left for the dressing room. Possibly with an eye on the final. IND vs NZ:  LIVE SCORE, UPDATES, COMMENTARY If Gill is fit, he can return to bat after a fall of a wicket. His partnership with Virat Kohli was worth 93 when Gill retired hurt. He also had a 71-run opening partnership with captain Rohit Sharma who scored a quick-fire 47 off 29 to give India a blazing start in a crucial game. Rohit was dismissed by Tim Southee as the skipper missed out on a fifty.

India playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj New Zealand playing XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham(w), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult