India endured a tense moment on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens as skipper Shubman Gill appeared to injure his neck soon after arriving at the crease. The incident occurred shortly after he confidently dispatched a sweeping boundary against spinner Simon Harmer. However, as Gill rose from his shot, he visibly grimaced in pain, clutching the left side of his neck.
With concern evident in the dressing room and among fans, the physio was called to the middle. Shubman Gill appeared stiff and uncomfortable, unable to turn his neck properly, prompting India to take immediate precautionary action. He retired hurt and walked off gingerly, leaving the crowd in stunned silence — a worrying sight for the hosts given his pivotal role in the batting order.
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The injury came at a time when Shubman Gill had begun settling in. Before the mishap, he showed assured technique, comfortably defending Harmer’s deliveries on the front foot and rotating the strike efficiently. But his sudden discomfort disrupted India’s momentum, forcing a quick reshuffle in the batting lineup.
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However, disappointment quickly gave way to excitement in the stands. Rishabh Pant—playing his first innings since the Oval Test—made his much-awaited entry. The left-hander’s arrival brought renewed energy to the crowd and team, despite the uncertainty surrounding Gill’s condition.
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The dressing room buzzed with activity as medical staff hurried back and forth, assessing the extent of Gill’s injury. Throughout the session, the Indian dugout remained on alert, keeping a close watch on their captain’s recovery.
With the Test still delicately poised, all eyes are now on Gill’s fitness and whether he can return to bat later in the innings. India will hope it’s a minor scare rather than a serious setback as they look to build a strong first-innings total.
