As the ICC World Cup 2023 has started, the hosts will play their first match against Australia on October 8th in MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been compounded by in-form Shubman Gill's health issues and the batter is a doubtful starter for Sunday's match.

Ishan Kishan could be in line to open if Gill is ruled out.