BCCI Finally Clears the Air on Shubman Gills Injury Status

BCCI has now given a medical update on the Indian skipper Shubman Gill. He suffered an injury in his neck while batting for the team in the first Test at the Eden Gardens. There are questions surrounding his availability in the second Test, as BCCI provided an update.

Indian fans are eagerly waiting for an update on Shubman Gill. The Indian skipper suffered an injury while batting for the team in the first Test. Playing just three balls in the game, and didn't come to the field for the remainder of the game.

It should also be noted that Shubman Gill was hospitalised due to the impact of the injury. Although he has been discharged now, there are concerns on his availability for the team in the second Test. For this, the BCCI has now provided a medical update on the Indian captain via their social media platforms.

1. Gill's Medical Update

Fans have been waiting for the BCCI to provide a medical update on the Indian skipper. Ever since he suffered the injury in his neck, the BCCI medical team has been with Gill to ensure his speedy recovery. But at the same time, fans also want to know whether they will be able to see in the second Test at Guwahati or not.

The medical update given by the BCCI , “Team India captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test against South Africa and was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play. He was kept under observation and discharged the next day. Shubman has been responding well to the medical treatment provided and will travel to Guwahati with the team on 19th November, 2025.”

Still in the statement given by the BCCI, it is not clearly mentioned whether Gill will be there for the second Test in the playing XI or not. Continuing the announcement, they said,“He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team and a decision on his participation in the 2nd Test will be taken accordingly.”

2. Gill's Injury

Shubman Gill suffered a serious injury in the first test match against South Africa. It was his first Test at the Eden Gardens, and Gill thought to make it memorable. South Africa batted first in the game and they were able to score just 159 runs in the first innings. Responding to the same, to smash boundaries for the team.

On the third ball which he played, he attempted a sweep shot. The shot surely went for four runs, but Gill had started to feel some pain in his neck. Following this, he even had a talk with KL Rahul, and medics were called on the field. It was decided that Gill won't continue to bat, and he went back as retired hurt.

While he was expected by the fans to be back in the same innings, Gill never came. Fans knew at this point that the injury could also be serious. The team physio gave him the required healthcare when he immediately went back to the pavilion. On the next day, for the Indian team in the second innings of the game.

In his place, India was one batter short, and they ended up losing the game by 30 runs. Along with that, it was also reported that Shubman Gill was hospitalised following his injury, due to which he didn't play for the team the match. In a viral video, fans can also see Shubman Gill wearing a neck brace, which shows the seriousness of his injury.

He has now joined the Indian team, as he got discharged from the hospital on 16 November. Still, his participation in the second Test remains questionable, and the decision for the same will be taken by the team on the match day.

3. Who Will Lead if Gill is Unavailable?

The question also remains who will be leading the Indian team if Shubman Gill is unavailable to play in the second Test. Although he is traveling to Guwahati with the Indian team, his participation in the game remains uncertain. And if things don't go their way, the BCCI will also have to bring up a new captain of the team against South Africa.

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In the squad, Rishabh Pant has been mentioned as the vice captain of the team. Due to this reason, in absence of Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant could be announced as the new captain of the team. With him being the vice captain, he remains the next in line to captain the team if Shubman Gill is unavailable.