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Shubman Gill Ruled Out of South Africa ODIs After Neck Treatment

KL Rahul is viewed internally as the likely stand-in captain pending the November 23 squad announcement.

Overview

  • An internal communication cited by SportsTak says Gill received an injection from spine specialist Dr Abhay Nene in Mumbai and must rest before beginning rehabilitation.
  • Gill sustained the neck injury during the first Test in Kolkata, retired hurt, and has since undergone further assessment in Mumbai.
  • ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is also unavailable after a fielding injury in the third ODI against Australia, reducing leadership options.
  • BCCI selectors are scheduled to meet in Mumbai on November 23 to name India’s T20I and ODI squads for the South Africa series.
  • The ODI matches are set for November 30 in Ranchi, December 3 in Raipur, and December 6 in Visakhapatnam, with reports anticipating returns for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.