Shubman Gill Ruled Out of Series-Deciding Test Against South Africa After Neck Injury

Brief By Hindustan Times / 4:09 PM on 20 Nov 2025

Less than a day after the BCCI said a decision on Shubman Gill’s fitness was pending, reports confirmed the India captain has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa. Gill sustained a neck injury during the Kolkata opener, retiring hurt after a painful sweep shot and later missing India’s run chase. Despite improvement and hospital clearance, medical assessments have sidelined him from the Guwahati decider.