India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has delivered a reassuring fitness update on star cricketers Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya ahead of the opening T20I against South Africa. The five-match series is set to begin on Tuesday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

Gill Recovers Fully After Neck Injury, Returns to Action

Gill was earlier ruled out of the second Test and three-match ODI series after suffering neck spasms during the first Test in Kolkata. The 26-year-old was hospitalised briefly for precautionary measures before being discharged. He completed his rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and has now been declared completely fit to rejoin India’s T20I squad.

Providing clarity on his availability, Suryakumar said during the pre-match press conference: “Right now, both of them loo

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