India have suffered another injury blow as they prepare for this week's first test against Australia, with batsman Shubman Gill fracturing his thumb in a training session in Perth on Saturday, according to multiple media reports.

The other man in contention, Lokesh Rahul, has a bruised elbow after getting hit by a Prasidh Krishna short ball on the opening day of the intra-squad match and was forced to leave the field

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Questions around India's batting order for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth grew after Shubman Gill hurt his left thumb on the second day of India's intra-squad training match at the WACA.

India's preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy suffered a setback with Shubman Gill injuring his thumb during practice in Perth, casting doubts on their availability for the first Test against Aus on Nov 22.

Shubman Gill is touted to take the No.3 spot in the Indian batting line-up in the first Test against Australia, provided he is fit to play.

According to TOI, Gill has suffered a finger injury during the practice simulation. A decision on his participation in the first Test will be taken soon, which means Gaikwad's chances for a debut has increased.