It’s learned that Indian Skipper Shubman Gill is all but ruled out for the rest of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata
Gill. He is.hospitalised at Kolkata’s Woodlands Hospital with a neck injury and placed in ICU for observation.
A medical board including specialists is monitoring Gill’s condition closely
The Indian team faces a huge blow ahead of the second Test
3 of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. He has been reportedly ruled out for the remainder of the match. Sources however has confirmed to a news channel that Gill has been kept in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since the beginning, but only for observation.
Gill is set to remain in the hospital and declared unavailable for the remainder of the match. In fact, his participation in the next Test in Guwahati is also uncertain. The batter has been admitted under the supervision of Dr. Saptarshi Basu, with a medical board formed as a precautionary measure, as per RevSportz. The panel includes a critical care specialist, neurosurgeon, neurologist, and cardiologist, ensuring that every aspect of his condition is closely monitored.
According to officials his participation in the upcoming Guwahati Test will depend entirely on the speed of his recovery. At present, it is impossible to predict whether he will be fit in time, though there remains cautious optimism that he could recover faster than expected.
In the midst of thr second day’s play, Shubman Gill retired hurt after facing just three balls. He appeared in visible discomfort after playing a sweep shot off Simon Harmer, clutching his neck before calling for medical assistance. He was subsequently taken to a hospital in Kolkata for scans and observation.
Later the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Gill was suffering from a neck spasm. He was seen wearing a cervical collar and is being monitored by the medical staff. His sudden exit forced India to send in Rishabh Pant, marking Pant’s first appearance since the Oval Test against England.
The BCCI, in an update before the start of play on Day 3, confirmed that Gill will not a part in the remainder of the of the matches.
BCCI will continue to monitor through his medical team.
Nevertheless, Gill’s injury has raised doubts about his continued participation in the series, though the team management has emphasised that no risks will be taken with his fitness. His absence leaves India facing significant challenges in terms of leadership and batting depth,”
of swift recoveries. However, with crucial fixtures ahead, the uncertainty surrounding player availability has cast a shadow over India’s immediate Test prospects.
News Edit KV Raman