Shubman Gill likely to play Punjab’s Vijay Hazare Trophy games vs Sikkim and Goa
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India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is expected to return to competitive action through domestic cricket, with Punjab set to benefit from his presence in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. According to sources in the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), Gill has confirmed his availability for Punjab’s group league matches against Sikkim and Goa, scheduled for January 3 and January 6 respectively. Gill is likely to join the Punjab squad in Jaipur around January 1, marking an important step in his return after a period affected by injuries and national team commitments. His availability comes as a major boost for Punjab, who have already made a strong start to their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign. Domestic Cricket in Focus The development aligns with the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) directive encouraging centrally contracted players to participate in domestic tournaments whenever they are not on national duty. The move is aimed at strengthening the domestic crick...