Guwahati, Nov 20 (UNI) Shubman Gill is set to miss out on the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, with the opener still recovering from a neck injury that has kept him under continuous medical supervision.
With Gill unlikely to take the field, Rishabh Pant is expected to step in as the stand-in captain for the Guwahati Test.
Gill sustained a neck injury on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test against South Africa and was taken to the hospital for further examination after the close of play.
Gill was kept under observation overnight before being discharged the following day with BCCI stating that he has been “responding well to the medical treatment provided”.
The BCCI added that Gill will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team, and a decision on his participation in the 2nd Test will be taken accordingly.
“See, he is definitely recovering really well, because I also met him yesterday,” batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said ahead of a practice session that the Captain skipped.
Kotak emphasized the caution required before deciding on Gill’s participation.
“Now, the decision will be taken tomorrow evening, because the physios and doctors have to decide whether, even if he is fully recovered, there’s a chance of the spasm recurring during the match. That is very important,” he said.
