Shubman Gill is set to return to competitive cricket for Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after recovering from a neck disc bulge and a right foot injury. The opener, who was left out of the T20 World Cup squad due to a dip in form, underwent rehabilitation under his mentor Gurkeerat Mann. Mann described Gill's recovery process as disciplined and advised him to stay positive, noting the player's maturity in understanding the bigger picture despite setbacks.