Overview
- The BCCI said Gill is responding well to treatment and will be with the squad in Guwahati on November 19, with his participation to be decided closer to the November 22 Test.
- Gill sustained a neck injury during the Kolkata Test, retired hurt after three balls, was taken to hospital for evaluation, and was discharged the next day.
- Selectors have recalled right-handed all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as cover, with Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal also in contention if a change is needed.
- Team management is prepared to wait until Friday for a fitness decision, mindful of match-ups after South Africa’s Simon Harmer troubled India’s left-handers in the opener.
- Media reports noted Gill wearing a neck brace at Kolkata airport, and his workload across formats has renewed questions about player management.