Rahul Dravid has backed Shubman Gill to excel in the No.3 role for India during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar trophy, starting from November 22. Gill has performed will since taking over the No.3 spot from Cheteshwar Pujara.

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.

Days ahead of the 1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India find themselves in a dilemma over who plays at No. 3 in Shubman Gill's absence. While there are a number of options at hand like Abhimanyu Easwaran,

Indian opener Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to a fractured thumb. Former cricketer Kirti Azad has backed Virat Kohli to fill the No. 3 slot, despite Kohli's recent struggles in the position.

Former Australian opener David Warner has cautioned the Pat Cummins-led side to be wary of the danger presented by Virat Kohli, despite his recent decline in form, in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Warner thinks that Kohli's proven track record of performing exceptionally well in Australia could play a crucial role in the upcoming five-match series.