India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to play in the Guwahati Test. In the first innings of the first Test, Gill retired hurt after playing three balls. He did not come out to bat in the second innings. Gill was admitted to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata on Saturday after complaining of neck spasms. He was discharged from there on Sunday evening. According to media reports, Gill is unlikely to play in the second Test. The team management has not yet decided on his participation in the second match. The team will depart from Kolkata for Guwahati on Tuesday. The second Test between India and South Africa will be played in Guwahati from November 22. Retired hurt during the first innings On Saturday, Gill came out to bat in the 35th over of the Kolkata Test’s first innings, after Washington Sundar was out. He didn’t score any runs off Simon Harmer’s first two balls. After that, he opened his account by hitting a four off the third ball, and during this attempt to play a sweep shot, he experienced discomfort in his neck. Subsequently, the physio arrived, and Gill left the field with him. He could only score 4 runs in the Indian innings. He was taken from the stadium to a private hospital for a scan. During this time, he was seen wearing a neck brace. While leaving Eden, the team doctor and liaison officer were also with him. Pant took over captaincy in Gill’s absence If Gill is unable to play the Guwahati Test, vice-captain Rishabh Pant will be seen captaining the team. Even after Gill was ruled out of the Kolkata Test, Pant had taken charge of the team. In the absence of the captain, the vice-captain leads the team. India lost the first Test by 30 runs The Indian team lost the Kolkata Test by 30 runs on Sunday. Chasing a target of 124 runs, the team was bowled out for 93 runs. With this, South Africa has taken a 1-0 lead in the 2-match Test series. In such a situation, it is necessary for India to win the second match to draw this series. Post navigation Kumar Sangakkara named RR head coach for IPL 2026:Franchise’s Director of Cricket gets dual role, steps in after Rahul Dravid’s short stint Shafali says – ‘There was only one target, to win’:’While batting, Smriti I were saying the same thing – it will happen, just play your game’
