Gill Out of 5th T20I vs SA Due to Injury; Samson Steps In

• Shubman Gill is not playing the 5th T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad due to a right foot injury.
• India skipper Suryakumar Yadav confirmed Gill sustained a niggle in Lucknow, later detailed by BCCI as an impact injury during net practice on December 16.
• Sanju Samson replaces Gill in the playing XI and will open the innings with Abhishek Sharma.
• Other changes for India include Washington Sundar for Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah for Harshit Rana.
• South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first, making two changes to their lineup.

Why It Matters: Shubman Gill misses 5th T20I due to injury; Sanju Samson steps in as opener.