India has suffered a major setback in the ongoing first Test match against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as captain Shubman Gill is likely to be ruled out of the remainder of the fixture due to a severe neck injury. Gill was rushed to the hospital following the incident due to the seriousness of his condition.
The injury occurred on the second day of the match when Gill retired from the field after scoring just 4 runs. The Indian captain sustained the injury while attempting a sweep shot off South African spinner Simon Harmer, which resulted in acute neck strain. He was immediately provided a cervical collar in the dressing room as initial first aid.
According to Indian media reports, Gill experienced persistent discomfort and restricted movement in his neck after batting, leading to a deteriorating situation. He was later transported to the hospital wearing the cervical collar on Saturday evening.
Shubman Gill is currently under close medical supervision. Further tests are being conducted to determine the exact severity of the injury, and a final decision regarding his treatment and availability for the rest of the match will be made based on the test results. The team management and fans are anxiously awaiting updates on his recovery.
