Shubman Gill, recovering from a thumb injury, returned to India's nets but remains doubtful for the second Test in Adelaide. While he may miss the upcoming warm-up match, he is hopeful to be fit for the third Test.

Gill returned to the nets for the first time since suffering a thumb injury in Perth that forced him to miss the series opener against Australia, and is expected to be declared fit for the second Test in Adelaide next week.

Gill owns 1,800 runs in Tests at 36.73. He has amassed 5 tons and 7 fifties. As per ESPNcricinfo, Gill has scored an impressive 926 runs while batting at number three. He averages 42.09. He owns three tons and three fifties at number three.

The Indian team looked a happy unit with captain Rohit Sharma back and Australians genuinely appreciating skills and persona of the visiting team.

Shubman Gill suffered a thumb injury during India's preparations in Perth ahead of the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar series. Gill was reportedly in doubt about playing in the second Test but has returned to the nets ahead of the second Test in Adelaide.

Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, speaking to the press in Canberra, said India will assess Shubman Gill's readiness before taking a call on his availability for the warm-up match, starting on Saturday.

Abhishek Nayar confirmed that Shubman Gill is batting right now. The Indian assistant coach claimed is not aware of his status as the physio will do his evaluation. However, he looked comfortable while batting,

Shubman Gill, who was forced to sit out in the first Australia v India Test in Perth after copping a blow on his right thumb, returned to the nets on Friday.

At the start of India’s training session in Canberra on Friday (Nov 29), Gill faced throwdowns in the nets before opening arms in the extended session