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.
The right-handed batter has recurring neck problems. He has dealt with stiffness and spasms multiple times over the past year, missing the second T20I against Sri Lanka and the first Test against New Zealand in 2024.
Shubman Gill Likely to Miss the Guwahati Test Due to Neck Spasms
According to RevSportz, Shubman is unlikely to be available for the second match. Medical assessments revealed that doctors have recommended at least five days of rest. He was in clear discomfort, wearing a neck brace as he left Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata on Sunday.
"He walked out wearing a neck brace, and what we heard afterward was that he was still in pain. The pain hadn't fully subsided, and the doctors had advised five days of rest. But the latest update is that Shubman Gill is likely out of the second Test match.”
Sai Sudharsan Likely to Return to the XI for the Guwahati Test
The batter may need at least five to seven days before he is ready to play again. The ODI series against South Africa begins on November 30, and he is expected to regain fitness in time for that assignment.
The team is already under pressure after losing the opening Test to South Africa, and there is a possibility of another series defeat at home. Notably, India suffered a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand at home last year.
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