Overview
- After sweeping Simon Harmer for four, Gill retired hurt on 4 and later left Eden Gardens in a cervical collar for scans at Woodlands Hospital, with the BCCI confirming a neck spasm and overnight observation.
- His availability for the remainder of the Kolkata Test is considered unlikely pending medical assessment and scan results.
- Vice-captain Rishabh Pant took over on-field captaincy during South Africa’s second innings.
- A report cited by News18 alleges the Cricket Association of Bengal did not have a specialist on hand before play, drawing frustration from the Indian team management.
- Separate reporting suggests he could need a few days to recover, putting the second Test in Guwahati in doubt, though this has not been confirmed by the team.