While the fracture is deemed minor, Gill is racing against time in a desperate bid to recover for the second Test, which is a day-night affair starting on December 6 in Adelaide.

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.

KL Rahul's return to training offers a significant boost for India ahead of the Perth Test, especially with Shubman Gill's injury. The team's adaptability amid fitness concerns is crucial.

India's opening batsman KL Rahul has been declared fit and is "raring to go" ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth, starting November 22. Rahul had been a doubt for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener after being struck on the right elbow during India's practice match against Australia A on Friday.

The India A team have completed their two four-day matches against Australia A and the team is expected to return to homeland following a simulation game with the senior side.

Shubman Gill's thumb fracture likely to rule him out of opening Test, impacting India's top-order for Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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.

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 set to miss the Perth Test owing to a fractured thumb on his left hand. ESPNcricinfo has learned that the fracture was confirmed on Saturday after Gill attempted a low catch in the slips on the second day of India's simulated training game.

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.