India, Oct. 18 -- Shubman Gill endured a disappointing return to domestic red-ball cricket as the India captain managed just one run in Punjab's Ranji Trophy 2026-27 clash against Chhattisgarh on Sunday, October 18. Playing at the PCA Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, Gill faced only five deliveries before left-arm spinner Ajay Mandal dismissed him. Promoted to number four after Punjab lost a couple of quick wickets, the star batter attempted to defend the ball but was beaten as it slipped between his bat and pad, crashing into the stumps.

The early dismissal was a setback for Gill, who is using domestic cricket to get valuable time in the middle ahead of India's upcoming tour of New Zealand. The Test and ODI skipper had also missed Pun...