Shubman Gill, India’s captain, is facing a crucial fitness assessment on Friday ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. The neck injury sustained by Gill in the first Kolkata Test resulted in him being unable to bat in the second innings, a situation that proved detrimental to India’s chase. He underwent medical evaluation and is now with the team in Guwahati.
Gill opted out of the team’s training session on Thursday, with the focus shifting to his fitness test. His availability for the match, set to begin November 22nd, is yet to be confirmed. In the event of Gill’s absence, Rishabh Pant is being considered as the interim captain. The BCCI has kept a close watch on Gill’s recovery and reiterated that his participation will be contingent on the outcome of the fitness test. Securing a win in this match is imperative for India to avoid a series loss, making Gill’s condition a significant talking point.