Team India skipper Shubman Gill is unlikely to feature in the second Test against South Africa, set to take place in Guwahati at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium from Saturday, November 22. The team management has to prepare for the decider without their captain, and Sai Sudharsan might return to the playing XI.
Shubman Gill walked off after facing only three balls in the first innings of the Kolkata Test. He played no further part in the game and did not come out to bat during India's second innings. Chasing a target of 124, the hosts were bowled out for 93 runs in 35 overs and suffered a 30-run defeat in the series opener.
Shubman Gill Forced to Retire Hurt in First Innings of Kolkata TestGill came in at No. 4 in the first innings. He started his knock with a sweep for four, but the shot triggered immediate neck pain. The batter left the field after speaking briefly with the medical staff. Gill was later taken to a hospital after Day 2 and was discharged the following day.