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.

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.

With Shubman Gill in doubt and uncertainty over Rohit Sharma's availability, Rahul's return to batting practice was the big positive from Sunday's training

With Shubman Gilll ruled out of Perth and uncertainty over Rohit Sharma's availability, Rahul's return to batting practice was the big positive from Sunday's training

Shubman Gill got injured while fielding in the slips on Day 2 of the match simulations in Perth ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 opener.