Shubman Gill Ruled Out Of Guwahati Test, Major Blow For Team India Ahead Of South Africa Clash
Team India has suffered a major setback ahead of the second Test against South Africa as captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the Guwahati match due to injury concerns.
Sports: The Indian team has suffered a major setback ahead of the second Test between India and South Africa. Indian captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the match in Guwahati. During the Kolkata Test, he suddenly experienced severe neck pain, forcing him to retire hurt midway through the match. He later couldn't bat in the second innings. Reports suggest Gill will be unable to play in the second Test. In his absence, vice-captain Rishabh Pant will lead the Indian team.
Kolkata Test lost by 30 runs
Gill's absence in the Kolkata Test clearly affected the Indian team's performance. India was set a simple target of 124 runs, but lost by 30 runs. The team deeply missed a reliable batsman like Gill. On Wednesday, the BCCI issued a statement stating that Gill would travel with the team to Guwahati, but a decision on his participation would be made after consulting with the team management. It is now clear that he will not participate in the match.
Pant will be the captain in the second test
Rishabh Pant captained the team in place of Shubman Gill in the first Test. Pant is the vice-captain of the Test team and will lead the team in the second Test as well. If Gill is out, young batsman Sai Sudarshan could be included in the playing eleven.
BCCI releases statement
The BCCI issued a statement. According to the BCCI, Shubman Gill experienced severe neck pain on the second day of the Kolkata Test. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation after the match and was discharged the following day. He is recovering rapidly. He will travel with the team to Guwahati on November 19th.
India trail 0–1 in the series
India is trailing 0–1 in the two-match Test series. The Guwahati Test has become a do-or-die situation for India. If India fails to win this match or the match ends in a draw, South Africa will win the series. South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, also has an impressive record.
Guwahati Test win is essential
Under his captaincy, South Africa has played 11 Tests, winning 10 and drawing one. India must win the Guwahati Test to level the series. Gill's absence in the Guwahati Test could prove a significant challenge for India, but the team will need to field with full strength and strive to save the series.
