Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill is “ready to start” ahead of the first T20I against South Africa of the five-match series, which will take place on December 9.

Shubman, who suffered a neck injury in the first Test of the two-match series against South Africa in Kolkata, has been added to the squad after missing the second Test and three ODIs due to injury.

Speaking during the post-match presser, Gambhir said, “Shubman is ready to start. That is why he has been selected. And obviously, he is fit and fine, hungry to go.”

On his return to the T20I side as a vice-captain this year after a busy period of Test and ODI cricket, Gill has not been able to translate his rich Test and ODI form into some impactful T20I runs as well, having scored just

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