It is not certain that Shubman Gill will play in the third T20 against Sri Lanka. Earlier, he did not play the second T20 either, even after he had performed brilliantly in the first T20. The reason for Gill not playing in the second T20 was a sprain in his neck. But, now there is suspense over his playing in the third T20 as well. It does not seem certain that he will play in the third and last T20 of the series as well.

The third and last match of the T20 series between India and Sri Lanka will be played on July 30. Like the last 2 T20 matches, the third T20 match will also be played in Pallekele. India won the first T20 match against Sri Lanka by 43 runs. While in the second T20 match, India won by 7 wickets.

Samson played in the second T20 in place of Gill

In the second T20 played in Pallekele, there was only one change in the Indian playing XI and that was Shubman Gill. Sanju Samson was included in Team India's playing XI in place of Shubman Gill. However, Samson failed to capitalize on this opportunity as he was clean bowled on the very first ball of his innings.

Gill troubled by neck sprain

The reason for Gill's exclusion from the second T20 against Sri Lanka was his neck injury, from which he has still not recovered. This is the reason why there is suspense over his playing in the third and final T20 match. However, sources say that the final decision on Gill's playing in the third T20 on July 30 will be taken before the match, considering his injury.

Gill made a blast in the first T20I

Shubman Gill did not score a half-century in the first match of the T20 series against Sri Lanka, but he scored 34 runs in just 16 balls at a strike rate of 212.50. Apart from this, he also added 74 runs in the powerplay along with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Now if Gill plays the third T20 then it is fine, but if he does not play then Samson can get another chance in his place.

Team India is leading 2-0 in the 3 T20 series. And now its eyes are on a clean sweep in the series. If this happens then it will be a great start to Gautam Gambhir's coaching.