Day 2 of the first India-South Africa The Kolkata Test witnessed an uneasy moment as captain for the hosts Shubman Gill The retiree spawns shortly after the villain. The young skipper, who initially appeared to be drafted, had apparent discomfort in his neck, prompting medical attention and an official update from the BTSI.
Shubman Gill’s promising start was cut short by a neck injury
Gill came out in the following bat Washington SundarHis sacking in ’35 and his early actions suggested complete certainty. Discussed the first two deliveries Simon’s appearance Confidently before building a clean, well-timed sweep over square leg for four. But the elegance of the shot was followed by an unexpected twist.
As he completed the strike, Gill looked as if he had been seen. He took off his helmet almost instinctively and reached for the left side of his neck, a concern that was worrisome. Within seconds, it became clear that the matter was not small. Gill stopped, assessed his situation, and immediately called for help from a physio.
The Indian captain is hurt after a short field assessment
The on-site medical team conducted a quick assessment, but Gill showed signs of increased stiffness. Not wanting to aggravate the problem, the Indian think tank preferred caution over risk. The skipper ended his stay at the crease after facing only three deliveries and was advised to return to the dressing room for further examination.
As soon as he walked off the field, Gill was disturbed by the support staff, who frequently moved in and out of the locker room area. The incident raised understandable anxiety in the Indian camp, especially given his central role as both captain and top-order batsman.
The 25-year-old had only taken a guard and the anchor was ready to resume India’s innings, making the turnaround time all the more worrying. A brief treatment by the physio in the field made the decision to break the stiffness easier, to strengthen, to hurt.
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BCCI gives an official update on Gill’s condition
Shortly after the incident, the BTSI released a statement confirming that the Indian captain had suffered a neck spasm. In the absence of major structural damage, neck spasms can severely limit movement and require careful management, especially during high-intensity testing.
“Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. A decision on his participation today will be taken based on his progress.” Reported on Board X (formerly Twitter).
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Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. A decision on his participation today will be made based on his progress.
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– BCCI (@bcci) November 15, 2025
The update shows that Gill’s return to action on Day 2 is confident of how well he’ll respond to treatment over the next few hours. With a long series ahead and heavy batting duties resting on their shoulders, the Indian team is expected to tread carefully. Gill’s injury comes at a tender stage in the Test, which aims to strengthen India’s position against a competitive South African attack. His availability for the rest of the day – and potentially for the innings – will be crucial in determining India’s approach.
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