IndiaCampaign in the opening test South Africa suffered a significant setback with the captain Shubman Gill Due to an acute neck injury, he was officially ruled out of the rest of the match at Eden Gardens. Young Skipper is currently under observation at a local hospital and will not get another part in the series opener. Vice-captain Rishabh pants Led the side in Gill’s absence.
Shubman Gill was taken to hospital after sustaining a neck injury
Gill came up shortly after being injured in the first innings of Gill on Day 2. Facing a spinner Simon’s appearanceThe 26-year-old flicked a clean sweep for a boundary, but immediately after playing the shot, he gave the distress signal, apparently clutching the back of his neck.
After an assessment by the team physio, Gill suffered a retired injury, only three balls. What was initially called a “neck snap” by BTCI escalated, forcing the captain to be taken to a forest hospital for a thorough scan and monitoring at the end of the day’s play. They were reportedly wearing a cervical collar as a backup.
BCCI confirms Gill to rule from remainder of first test
This Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)) continued on Sunday morning, stating that the skipper had been ruled out of the ongoing test. The Board also revealed that Gill will be observed and monitored by the BTCI Medical Team.
“Captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury on Day 2 of Kolkata’s ongoing Test against South Africa. BCCI X (formerly Twitter) wrote.
🚨 Update 🚨
Captain Shubman Gill had a neck injury on Day 2 of Kolkata’s ongoing Test against South Africa. After the end of the day, he was taken to the hospital for examination.
He is currently being observed in the hospital. He will not get another part … pic.twitter.com/o7ozaieclq
– BCCI (@bcci) November 16, 2025
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