Team India has suffered a major setback ahead of the start of the third day of the first Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. The BCCI has issued a major update regarding Indian captain Shubman Gill, who retired hurt after facing just three balls on the second day due to a neck strain. Gill will no longer be taking part in the Test.
Shubman Gill in hospital
When Indian captain Shubman Gill retired hurt and returned to the pavilion on the second day of the Kolkata Test match against South Africa, he was taken directly to the hospital from there. According to the update released by BCCI regarding Shubman Gill’s health, he is still under the supervision of doctors in the hospital and the BCCI medical team is also keeping a close eye on it. Gill will not participate in the Kolkata Test any further. Earlier, after the second day’s play, news agency PTI had reported about Shubman Gill that he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance on a stretcher with neck pain, where he was admitted to the ICU.
🚨 Update 🚨
Captain Shubman Gill had a neck injury on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Kolkata. He was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day’s play.
He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will take no further part in the… pic.twitter.com/o7ozaIECLq
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 16, 2025
Who is the captain now
After Gill’s absence from the Kolkata Test, Rishabh Pant is now captaining Team India in his place. Speaking of this match, a total of 26 wickets have fallen in two days of play so far. The result of this match is expected on the third day. At the end of the second day’s play, South Africa had lost seven wickets for 93 runs in their second innings, leaving them with a lead of just 63 runs. Therefore, if the Indian team manages to wrap up South Africa’s second innings quickly on the third day, they will have a smaller target to chase in the fourth innings, giving them a chance to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
It’s worth noting that Shubman Gill isn’t the first player to be admitted to the ICU in recent days. Star ODI batsman Shreyas Iyer was also admitted to the ICU after suffering an injury in Sydney. The 30-year-old suffered a rib injury while taking a catch. He also suffered internal bleeding, leading to his admission to the ICU. However, he is now fully fit and recovering.