US EditionShubman Gill ruled out of remainder of first Test against South Africa
- On Nov. 15, 2025, India captain Shubman Gill retired hurt three balls into his Day 2 innings and was stretchered to a Kolkata hospital under BCCI observation.
- Assistant coach Morne Morkel said the team first needs to determine how Gill got the neck stiffness and suggested it may have been a bad night's sleep, refusing to link the injury to Gill's multi-format workload.
- The Eden Gardens pitch deteriorated far quicker than expected, with India bowled out for 189 and South Africa at 93/7 holding a 63-run lead at stumps.
- With Gill ruled out, India must rely on vice-captain Rishabh Pant to lead for the remainder, while Morkel warned of a tough fourth-innings chase requiring strike rotation.
- Morne Morkel said adapting quickly matters in the subcontinent, emphasising unpredictability and India's seam and spin resources to tackle varied conditions.
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Shubman Gill ruled out of remainder of first Test against South Africa
India captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the ongoing Test against South Africa after suffering a neck injury on Day 2. He was taken to a hospital for observation. With Gill unavailable, vice-captain Rishabh Pant will lead India for the remainder of the match
Shubman Gill hospitalised with a neck spasm: What causes it and when it becomes an emergency
Cricket fans were left concerned after Shubman Gill was ruled out of the remainder of the opening Test against South Africa here due to a neck injury. According to the official BCCI statement, "Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team." Neck spasm is a condition that sounds minor but can feel alarming when it strikes an athlete mid-tournament. Neck spasms are common in high-intensity sports, especially when p…
India Vs South Africa: Shubman Gill Sidelined As Neck Injury Ends His First Test Early
Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first Test with a neck injury after being taken to hospital for observation. The BCCI confirmed he won’t return, while Morne Morkel suggested the issue likely came from a bad night’s sleep. Rishabh Pant leads India for the rest of the match
Indian captain Shubman Gill was admitted to the hospital due to neck pain. Rishabh Pant has assumed the captaincy duties in Shubman's absence. Shubman may now be ruled out of the Guwahati Test as well.
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IND vs SA: India captain Shubman Gill ruled out of Eden Gardens Test; BCCI shares latest update
Cricket News: Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the ongoing Test match against South Africa due to a neck injury sustained on Day 2. The inc
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ugandanews.net"We didn't expect wicket to deteriorate so quickly": Morne Morkel on Eden Garden's pitch
India bowling coach Morne Morkel opened up on Shubman Gill's unexpected neck stiffness that forced the captain to retire hurt after scoring four runs on Day 2 of the Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens.
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