Overview
- Gill left the field in visible discomfort after sweeping Simon Harmer for four in the 35th over on day two at Eden Gardens.
- The BCCI confirmed he suffered a neck spasm and stated the medical team is assessing him before any return is decided.
- Rishabh Pant replaced Gill at the crease, marking his first Test batting appearance since the Oval Test.
- India reached 138/4 by the end of the first session on day two, with Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel unbeaten.
- South Africa were bowled out for 159 on day one, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 5/27 and Mohammed Siraj 2/47.