Shubman Gill Misses Vijay Hazare Trophy Match Due to Food Poisoning

• Star batter Shubman Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim due to food poisoning.
• This was meant to be Gill's first appearance in the tournament, where he was also slated to captain Punjab.
• Gill's recent T20 form has been under scrutiny, struggling in the Asia Cup and against South Africa, leading to his exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad.
• Sanju Samson capitalized on Gill's absence (due to a toe injury in a previous match) by performing well, impressing team management.
• The Punjab-Sikkim match was a closed-door event at Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground, lacking live streaming or spectator facilities.

Why It Matters: Shubman Gill's Vijay Hazare Trophy debut halted by food poisoning amid recent T20 struggles.