Indian skipper Shubman Gill is a doubt for the second and final Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, starting on Saturday, November 22. The Indian team management recalled all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was released ahead of the series opener, for the next match.
Shubman Gill suffered a neck spasm while batting on Day 2 of the first Test at the Eden Gardens. The physio came onto the field, and Gill was forced to leave after just three deliveries. He was later taken to a private hospital, where he remained under observation with a cervical collar as a precaution.
The ace batter was ruled out before play resumed on Day 3 and took no further part in the match. His absence proved costly, as India were left a specialist batter short during their chase of 124 in the fourth innings. Without their skipper, the hosts collapsed to 93 all out and lost the first Test by 30 runs.