BCCI provide latest update on Gill injury

India captain Shubman Gill has suffered a neck spasm during the morning session of Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa and is currently being monitored by the BCCI medical team.

He has not yet been ruled out of the Test, with a decision on his participation to be made based on his recovery.

Gill slog-swept a delivery for four over square leg off just the third ball of his innings, but immediately after completing the shot, he grabbed his neck, showing clear signs of discomfort. The physio was called in before Gill walked off the field for further assessment.

India enjoyed a strong opening day in Kolkata, bowling out South Africa for 159. The visitors began steadily, with openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton putting on a 57-run stand, but India struck at regular intervals to prevent any significant partnerships from forming.

Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer with a five-wicket haul, well supported by Mohammed Siraj, who claimed two wickets. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel added two and one wickets respectively.

India ended Day 1 at 37/1, with Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissed after dragging a delivery onto his stumps off the bowling of Marco Jansen.

On Day 2, KL Rahul and India’s new No.3 Washington Sundar chipped away at South Africa’s lead, stitching together a valuable 57-run partnership, India’s biggest of the innings. However, South Africa soon took control again, with Simon Harmer leading the charge by picking up three crucial wickets.

Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja tried to steady the innings, but India managed to build only a slender lead of 30 runs as the hosts were bowled out for 189.