Overview
- Gill walked off clutching his neck after sweeping Simon Harmer for four and retired hurt without resuming his innings.
- He was later seen in a neck brace and was taken by stretcher to Woodlands Hospital for scans, with overnight observation expected.
- Rishabh Pant took over on-field leadership, and India closed their first innings at 189/9.
- India assistant coach Morne Morkel said the opener’s stiffness may stem from a bad night’s sleep and stressed they have not linked it to workload.
- Local reports allege a specialist doctor reached the ground only after play began, drawing internal frustration toward the host association; this has not been independently verified.