A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Shubman Gill’s participation in the upcoming second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, commencing November 22nd. The Indian captain suffered a neck injury during the opening Test in Kolkata, forcing him out of the crucial second innings. His absence was keenly felt as India faltered in their chase.
While Gill has joined the squad in Guwahati, he skipped the team’s training on Thursday. Instead, he will face a fitness assessment on Friday to determine his readiness for the match. Sources indicate that if Gill cannot play, Rishabh Pant is likely to step in as captain. The BCCI had previously issued a statement confirming Gill’s well-being and his travel with the team, emphasizing that his match status would be a medical decision. With South Africa leading the series 1-0, India desperately needs a win to avoid a series defeat, and Gill’s fitness is a major concern.