'I've solidly built Shubman Gill, I told him that I played World Cup with cancer': Yuvraj Singh

Expectations have soared as Team India have had a fantastic start to their World Cup campaign. They have backed up their credentials this time with consecutive victories against Australia and Afghanistan and will face a tricky test when they take on their archrival Pakistan on 14th October. The hosts have been dubbed as one of the favourites this time around.

3 things you need to know

• India registered back-to-back wins in the first two games
• The Men in Blue will face Pakistan in the next game
• Shubman Gill's fitness has been a massive concern 

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Yuvraj Singh shares a massive Shubman Gill update

Shubman Gill's fitness issue has been a severe concern as the Indian opener is yet to contribute to India's cause. The Gujarat Titans opener contracted dengue and wasn't a part of the first two World Cup games. However, things have changed a bit in the last couple of days as the player reached Ahmedabad on Wednesday night and also reportedly had an extensive session in the nets on Thursday morning. Yuvraj Singh who shares a very cordial relationship with Shubman Gill insisted he shared a pep talk with the youngster and he is hopeful that the player will be ready for the game.

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As quoted by ANI, he said, “Shubman Gill ko maine tagda kar diya hai [I have strengthened Shubman Gill]. I told him that I had played in the World Cup while battling cancer, so I got ready quickly to join the team. Hopefully, he will be ready for the India vs Pakistan game. When you have a fever and dengue it is really tough to play a cricket match and I have experienced that. So I hope that if he is fit then he will definitely play.”

[Shubman Gill in action for India at the Asia Cup; Image: AP]

“It is good for both the teams that after so many years the match is being held in India and more than one lakh people will come to watch this match in the Narendra Modi Stadium. I would say This time will not come back so enjoy it. Not just this match, there are more matches after this. Hopefully, it will be a good match."

India have a mega clash awaiting at the Narendra Modi Stadium as they battle against their arch-nemesis, Pakistan. More than one lakh people are expected to be at the venue and watch the high-intensity rivalry take place.