Overview
- BCCI ruled Gill out of the Kolkata Test after a neck spasm; he retired hurt three balls into his innings and was taken to hospital.
- Gill has returned to the team hotel and remains under assessment, with head coach Gautam Gambhir saying physios will decide on his participation.
- Reports cite advice for 4–5 days of rest and to avoid commercial air travel, leaving his travel and selection for Guwahati uncertain.
- India trail the series 1-0 after a 30-run defeat with Rishabh Pant leading on the field, and replacements under consideration include Devdutt Padikkal or B Sai Sudharsan.
- CAB president Sourav Ganguly visited Gill at the Kolkata hospital, and early checks were described as encouraging despite the ongoing evaluation.