The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday provided an update on the injury of captain Shubman Gill ahead of the second Test against South Africa, starting 22 November in Guwahati.
Gill has responded well to treatment for a neck injury, the BCCI said on Wednesday; however, it remains to be seen if he will participate in the second Test.
Gill suffered the injury on the second day of the first Test in Kolkata and spent one night in the hospital.
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He retired hurt on four and did not return to resume his innings and nor did he field, with vice-captain Rishabh Pant leading the hosts for the remainder of the first Test, which South Africa won by 30 runs.
“Shubman has been responding well to the medical treatment provided and will travel to Guwahati with the team on 19th November, 2025,” the BCCI said in a statement ahead of the second Test.
“He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team, and a decision on his participation in the 2nd Test will be taken accordingly.”
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