Shubman Gill ’s sudden injury scare at Eden Gardens turned into a major talking point on Saturday after the opener was taken to a Kolkata hospital for medical checks. The incident unfolded just hours after he retired hurt in the first Test against South Africa, prompting immediate concern among fans and raising questions about his demanding schedule.

Gill appeared visibly uncomfortable at the crease and walked off after facing only three deliveries, holding his neck and signalling distress. What began as a brief on-field concern escalated when reports confirmed that he had been taken from the stadium in an ambulance, with a cervical collar supporting his neck. The development came after the team’s medical staff initially described the issue as neck spasms and assured that he was under ob

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