New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Shubman Gill has missed the Duleep Trophy 2025-26 quarterfinals match between North Zone and East Zone, which was scheduled on August 28 at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Shubman Gill was named captain of the North Zone team, but was forced to miss the Duleep Trophy fixture due to illness. In his absence, Haryana top-order batter Ankit Kumar was named as the skipper of the team. Additionally, Shubham Rohilla replaced Gill in the squad.

Shubman Gill is expected to recover in time to join the team in Bengaluru later this week before leaving for Abu Dhabi for the Asia Cup, which will begin on September 9.

In his maiden series as captain during India's tour of England, Gill displayed a brilliant perform...