Despite his participation being uncertain due to a neck injury, India captain Shubman Gill will travel to Guwahati for the second Test match against South Africa, the BCCI said on Wednesday.
On the second day of the first Test, which India lost by 30 runs in Kolkata, the 26-year-old Gill sustained the injury. After retiring hurt in the first innings, he was unable to bat and was even admitted to the hospital.
The second Test is scheduled to start on November 22.
“Shubman has been responding well to the medical treatment provided and will travel to Guwahati with the team on 19th November, 2025,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement.
“He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team and a decision on his participation in the 2nd Test will be taken accordingly,” he added, continuing the suspense over Gill’s availability.
All-rounder Nitish Reddy has been removed from the current India A series against South Africa A in Rajkot since Gill’s participation is extremely improbable.
The Andhra batting all-rounder did not participate in Tuesday’s net session, despite arriving in Kolkata on Monday night.
If Gill is sidelined, Reddy, a right-hander with a Test century under his belt, might be considered for a spot in the playing XI in Guwahati.
