India captain Shubman Gill had to retire himself out after facing his third delivery on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After playing a sweep shot for a boundary that got him off the mark, Gill experienced a sudden stiffness in his neck, post which, the team physio advised him to leave the crease.
In the latest update, the star cricketer has reportedly been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata to treat his neck pain. The report has further added that Gill will be under observation for the entire night, and a call on his further participation will depend on the development. The cricketing fraternity is praying for a speedy recovery of the ace batter.
It is worth mentioning that Gill was facing some discomfort in his neck even before the play commenced on Saturday, indicating that he had some issue even before taking his guard at the crease. Previously in 2024, Gill missed the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand due to a neck spasm, which cites that the issue may be a recurring one for the Punjab-born.