Shubman Gill has been officially ruled out of the second Test against South Africa, scheduled to begin on November 22 at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The Indian captain sustained a neck spasm on Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens, forcing him to retire hurt and undergo medical attention.
He was taken to a private hospital in Kolkata, where he was kept under observation for a day before being discharged. The BCCI had already ruled him out of the remainder of the first Test on the third day, as his condition required further evaluation.
In an official statement, the BCCI confirmed Gill’s unavailability for the upcoming Test, noting that he “was not fully fit to feature in the 2nd Test” and will travel to Mumbai for additional assessment. India will now have to adjust their plans in his absence as the series heads to Guwahati.
