Shubman Gill is all but ruled out of the IND vs SA 2nd Test in Guwahati. The Indian captain suffered a neck spasm in Eden Gardens and is yet to fully recover from the same. Gill travelled with the team, hoping to play a part but did not practice on Thursday, 2 days before the game. He is set for a late fitness test on Friday, with Rishabh Pant set to lead should Gill miss out.

Given the severity and delicate nature of the injury, medical advice suggests Gill to avoid travel. The 26-year-old had a neck brace on as he left the hospital on discharge. He ignored medical advice and travelled to Guwahati. On arrival, the Indian captain was seen without a neck brace, prompting signs he could be fit for the Guwahati Test.

"See, he is definitely recovering really well, because I also met him yest

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