Overview
- The BCCI said Gill is responding well to treatment for his neck injury and will be monitored by the medical team before a final call is taken closer to the match.
- Gill suffered a neck spasm while batting on Day 2 in Kolkata, was kept under hospital observation, and was discharged the next day.
- All-rounder Nitish Reddy has been recalled as cover, while in-squad options Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan and other right-handed batters such as Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar, and Karun Nair are being discussed if needed.
- India trail the series 0–1 after a 30-run defeat at Eden Gardens, making victory in the Guwahati Test starting November 22 essential to avoid a home series loss and further World Test Championship damage.
- Some outlets reported Gill traveled separately against medical advice, a claim not corroborated by the BCCI, whose update confirms only that he will travel and be assessed before play.