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Shubman Gill bamboozled for 1 off 5 balls on Ranji Trophy comeback before NZ tour

India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill faced an early setback in his Ranji Trophy return, managing just a single run off five balls before being dismissed by Chhattisgarh’s Ajay Mandal. The left-handed batter, who had missed Punjab’s season opener against Assam due to personal commitments, returned for the second match of the 2026-27 campaign but struggled to make an impact at the PCA Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.

His quick exit came as a disappointment ahead of India’s upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, where Gill will need to regain form with the bat. Punjab’s campaign had begun with a drawn match against Assam, leaving Gill eager for red-ball opportunities before the international commitments.

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