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The Bengal batter could get his chance finally as K L Rahul was also injured in a match simulation.
Visitors almost wipe out the lead by Tea.
Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan are also likely to be retained.
Gill emerges as the front-runner for leading the country when Rohit hangs up his boots. His appointment as vice-captain of white-ball teams is required to be seen in this light.
This is the second time that India beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets after a similar-margin win at the same venue in 2016.
Riyan Parag is the first north-eastern cricketer to earn an India call-up.
Hosts lost as many as five wickets for 97 runs in the final session on Day 2.
The 24-year-old, who was the top-scorer for India with a 147-ball 104 in the second innings, suffered the injury while fielding in the final session on Saturday.
The tourists lost the wicket of Ben Duckett (28) to finish on 67/1, still needing 332 to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.
After a great start to his Test career, Gill has found the going tough after moving to the number three position.
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