Indian captain Shubman Gill will not be a part of the 1st Test match in Kolkata against South Africa, the BCCI has confirmed. Gill was stretchered off the pitch and was taken to the hospital to determine the extent of his neck spasm. In his absence, Rishabh Pant stepped in as the interim captain for the rest of the match.

BCCI said, “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 Test match. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team.”

Gill walked out to bat after Washington Sundar's dismissal and just played three deliveries before going off the field. He swept

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