India might have to wait a bit longer for the return of their regular No.3 as Shubman Gill is reportedly doubtful for the second Test match in Adelaide set to begin on December 6. India are slated to play a pink-ball practice game starting Saturday to prepare for the day-night affair at the Adelaide Oval and according to The Times of India,

After registering a thumping 295-run victory in the series opener against Australia in Perth, the Indian cricket team’s confidence has been further boosted by the return of regular skipper Rohit Sharma.

In what would come as a setback, India batter Shubman Gill is likely to miss the second Test at Adelaide versus Australia. Gill, who fractured his left thumb while field in the intra-squad game, needs more time to recover.