Will Shubman Gill play the 2nd Test against SA? Check out his injury update

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Will Shubman Gill play the 2nd Test against SA?: After their 30-run loss to South Africa in the first Test, the Indian team is currently under immense pressure. But the team's biggest concern is the fitness of their captain, Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck injury during the Kolkata Test. Will Gill be fit for the second and decisive Test in Guwahati? Let's take a look at the latest updates on his injury.

Captain Shubman Gill injured in Kolkata Test

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Indian captain Shubman Gill suffered a serious injury during the first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

• Reason for injury: After captaining South Africa brilliantly in the first innings, the captain suffered a neck injury while batting on the second day (Saturday, November 15).
• Out of match: The injury was so severe that Gill walked off the field in pain after playing only three balls and scoring four runs.
• Result: The 26-year-old Shubman was unable to play further in the first Test, forcing wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant to take on the role of acting captain. India lost the match by 30 runs.

Relief news: Discharged from hospital

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It is a big relief for cricket fans and the Indian team that captain Shubman Gill's condition has improved.

• Treatment: Immediately after the injury, Shubman was admitted to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata, where his condition was assessed.
• Current status: He was discharged from the hospital on Sunday, November 16. He is now able to walk and move his neck without any discomfort.

Uncertainty over playing in Guwahati Test

Although Gill's condition has improved, his participation in the second Test is still in question.

• Doctor's advice: According to RevSportz, Shubman has been advised to rest for 4-5 days.
• Second Test date: The second Test will begin on Saturday, November 22, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
• Timeframe: Gill will have a maximum of five days to recover before the match.

After the defeat in Kolkata, the Indian team, trailing 1-0, desperately needs the return of its captain, as both his captaincy and batting are crucial for the team. are.

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If Shubman is ruled out of the second Test, who will be his replacement?

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If Shubman doesn't fully recover before the second Test and has to be ruled out, India will have to choose between Sai Sudarshan or Devdutt Padikkal as his replacement. Sai Sudarshan is a young and talented batsman who can bolster the middle order, while Devdutt Padikkal is another opening or middle-order option who has performed well in the domestic circuit. The team management will wait until the last minute for Gill to be fit, but both options can be considered.

Shubman Gill performance as captain

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Since being appointed captain, Shubman Gill has been in excellent form in Test cricket, which has increased his importance to the team.

• Recent form: He was the leading run-scorer during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England earlier this year. His leadership has also been positive for the team.

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