Jaipur, Jan. 3 -- India's ODI-Test skipper Shubman Gill's return in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) has been delayed after he was forced to miss Saturday's clash against Sikkim due to food poisoning, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Gill arrived in Jaipur on Friday afternoon and was expected to feature in the fifth round match against Sikkim.

The star batter was rested after a deliberate decision made in consultation with doctors and team management, likely aiming to ensure his fitness for the ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara, where he is expected to lead.

"Gill didn't feel well at night and was advised to rest by the doctors. He is, however, understood to be recovering well and is likely to play in the sixth ro...