The Indian Team suffered a major setback as the skipper Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the match. This has happened after he under medical observation on Saturday night at Kolkata’s Woodlands Hospital following a sudden escalation of neck pain, just hours after he retired hurt during India’s first innings on Day 2 of the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. According to NTDV, the Indian skipper has been in ICU for observation only even though his condition is not critical.
BCCI also gave an update about Shubman Gill’s injury and mentioned that is in hospital and under observation.
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Captain Shubman Gill had a neck injury on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Kolkata. He was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play.
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Gill, 26, appeared to suffer a whiplash-type strain while slog-sweeping Simon Harmer for a four in the first session. The physio attended to him immediately, and though it seemed initially manageable, his discomfort grew through the day considerably. The pain in the evening was severe enough for him to be stretchered off with a cervical collar, which prompted India’s medical team to shift him to a private hospital for detailed checks.
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Earlier according to a report by RevSportz, Gill underwent multiple tests and was given medication to ease muscle spasms. He stayed under observation overnight, and early signs indicate he may need several more days to recover, making his participation in Guwahati “highly doubtful.” During South Africa’s second innings, Rishabh Pant took over as stand-in captain, further signalling that the team is preparing for Gill’s absence. Team sources added that Gill is unlikely to bat in the second innings unless absolutely necessary.
India began the second morning still 122 runs behind with nine wickets in hand, but in six manic hours the match turned on its head. At stumps, India were forcing the pace for victory, having left South Africa effectively 63 for 7 in the second innings. It was one of those days: 15 wickets fell, Shubman Gill retired hurt due to a neck spasm, no batsman got past 39, and the highest partnership was worth 57. Jadeja showed how decisive even a modest lead could be. Bowling a relentless 13-over spell worth 4 for 29, he left South Africa reeling at 93 for 7. Early in the day, India looked set for a commanding position when KL Rahul the match’s top scorer and new No. 3 Washington Sundar stitched together the joint-highest stand.
