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Gill Ruled Out of First Test Against South Africa Due to Neck Spasm

Visakhapatnam, India – India will face a significant disadvantage in the fourth innings of the first Test match against South Africa as batsman Shubman Gill has been sidelined due to a neck spasm. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Gill was taken to a local hospital for examination following the end of play on Saturday.

The injury occurred early on Day 2 after Gill came in to bat following Washington Sundar’s dismissal. After facing just three balls from South African off-spinner Simon Harmer, Gill attempted a slog sweep, immediately displaying signs of discomfort and pain. The Indian team physio attended to him on the field, but Gill was ultimately forced to retire hurt due to restricted head movement caused by the spasm.

Despite attempts to recover, Gill was unable to return to the crease as India were bowled out for 189/9. He was subsequently ruled out of taking the field on Day 3.

“Shubman Gill remains under observation in the hospital,” a BCCI statement confirmed. His participation in the second Test, scheduled to begin in Guwahati in six days, is currently uncertain. This injury leaves India a batter short for a crucial final innings in the first Test.

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