Shubman Gill travelled with the Indian squad to Guwahati on Wednesday.

Shubman Gill ’s neck injury may not fully heal before the do-or-die second Test against South Africa later this week, but according to PTI, the India captain is desperate to play. The update comes after Gill travelled with the Indian squad to Guwahati on Wednesday.

Gill suffered a neck spasm during the opening Test in Kolkata and did not bat in the final innings, where India were bowled out for just 93 in a 124-run chase. He was discharged from the hospital on Sunday and advised rest for a few days, with early reports suggesting he was unlikely to travel to Guwahati for the decider.

However, he went against medical advice and joined the squad. Team sources told PTI that Gill is still far from fully fit. The pain h

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