IND vs SA: Shubman Gill ruled out of remaining 1st Test in Kolkata due to neck spasm

Indiacampaign in the opening test against South Africa The captain has suffered a major shock Shubman Gill Officially ruled out of the remainder of the match at Eden Gardens due to a serious neck injury. The young captain is currently under observation at a local hospital and will not take any further part in the opening match of the series. vice captain Rishabh Pant Has stepped in to lead the team in Gill’s absence.

Shubman Gill admitted to hospital after neck injury

The injury occurred soon after Gill came out to face the spinners in India’s first innings on the second day simon harmerThe 26-year-old played a clean slog-sweep for a boundary, but soon after playing the shot, he was seen holding the back of his neck in a sign of visible discomfort.

Following assessment by the team physio, Gill retired hurt after facing just three balls. What the BCCI initially termed “neck spasms” later escalated, forcing the captain to be taken to Woodlands Hospital for extensive scans and monitoring at the end of the day’s play. She was reportedly seen wearing a cervical collar as a precautionary measure.

BCCI has confirmed Gill’s exclusion from the remaining matches of the first Test.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)) confirmed the development on Sunday morning, adding that the captain has been ruled out of the ongoing Test. The board also said that Gill will be monitored by the BCCI medical team.

“Captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury on the second day of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Kolkata. After the end of the day’s play, he was taken to the hospital for examination. He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will not take any further part in the Test match. The BCCI medical team will continue to monitor him.” BCCI wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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With the captain sidelined, vice-captain Pant assumed the leadership role for South Africa’s second innings on the second day. Pant’s performance as interim captain was noted, particularly his variations in field settings and bowling, which allowed India’s spin trio to Ravindra Jadeja, -Kuldeep YadavAnd Akshar Patel Putting the hosts in a commanding position. As India move closer to a possible win on the third day, Pant will continue to spearhead the team’s efforts.

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