Shubman Gill was discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for his neck injury. The Indian captain won’t travel to Guwahati with the team for the 2nd Test starting November 22. His participation in the upcoming match looks very doubtful now. This is very unfortunate for India.
How Shubman Gill Got His Neck Injured
Shubman hurt his neck during the first Test against South Africa while batting. He played a shot and immediately felt a whiplash-like reaction in his neck. The pain got so bad that Gill had to leave the field immediately.
This Shubman Gill neck injury forced him to miss crucial batting time when India needed runs. The team lost that first Test by just 30 runs which was heartbreaking honestly. Maybe India could’ve won if their captain stayed at the crease longer.
Sourav Ganguly visited Gill at the hospital after India’s defeat to check on him. Dada said Gill was in good spirits despite the neck spasm causing him trouble. The medical staff treated him well and discharged him after confirming everything was stable.
Latest Update on Shubman Gill’s Recovery
Doctors told Shubman to rest completely for three to four days minimum now. He must wear a neck collar during his entire recovery period for protection. The acute pain he’s feeling makes flying on planes dangerous for his condition currently.
That’s why the team travels to Guwahati without their captain, which creates big problems. India needs Gill’s batting and leadership badly in the upcoming Test match in Guwahati. His injury update suggests he might miss this game too which worries everyone.
BCCI already called Nitish Kumar Reddy back to the squad as a possible replacement option. The selectors want backup ready in case Gill can’t recover on time quickly.
Who Captains India if Gill Misses the Next Test?
Rishabh Pant will probably lead India if Shubman sits out the Guwahati Test. Pant has captaincy experience from IPL and domestic cricket before this situation arose. The wicketkeeper-batter knows how to handle pressure in tough match situations well enough.
India currently trails 0-1 in the series after losing the first Test badly. Losing their captain for the 2nd Test makes winning even harder for them. South Africa gets a huge advantage if Gill stays out with his condition.
