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Shubman Gill Heads to Guwahati After Neck Injury as BCCI Defers Decision on 2nd Test

BCCI will monitor him in Guwahati before ruling on the second Test.

Will Shubman Gill recover in time for the 2nd Test in Guwahati?
India's captain Shubman Gill (C) walks back to the pavilion after his neck injury during the second day of the first Test against South Africa
Shubman Gill neck injury AP

Overview

  • BCCI says Gill suffered a neck injury during the Kolkata Test, underwent hospital observation, and was discharged the next day.
  • The board states he has responded well to treatment and is traveling to Guwahati on November 19 under continued medical supervision.
  • His availability for the November 22 match remains undecided, with a decision to be taken after further assessment, which CricTracker reports could come on November 21.
  • CricketAddictor, citing Revsportz, reports Gill left for the airport in a separate car with a physio despite earlier medical advice cautioning against air travel.
  • The second Test against South Africa is the series finale in Guwahati, and India trail 0–1 in the two-match set.