Shubman Gill ruled out of Kolkata Test with neck injury as India go one batter down

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury on Day 2 of the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens on Saturday, November 15. The incident occurred just three balls into Gill’s innings, when he walked out to bat last morning after the fall of the second wicket. The 26-year-old was seen in severe pain after hitting a boundary and was immediately taken off the field by the physio.

Shubman Gill injury update

The BCCI medical team has confirmed that Gill has been ruled out of the remainder of the Kolkata Test. His participation in the second Test in Guwahati is also doubtful at this stage. He was taken for scans in Kolkata after he continued to experience severe neck pain.

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🚨 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

The BCCI released an update on Gill's health last afternoon, saying that the Indian skipper is being monitored by their medical team and a decision on his participation will be taken as per his progress. Gill did not come out to bat in the first innings as India were bowled out for 189 runs, after just 30-run lead.

After the end of the day’s play, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel revealed that Gill had woken up with a stiff neck last morning. He said that another partnership was needed at the time when Gill got injured, and called it “just bad timing.”

Indian bowlers have reduced South Africa to 93/7 in the second innings and will look to bowl them out in the first session itself. Axar Patel said last evening that they will need to stop the Proteas under 125 to win the first Test in Kolkata.