Shubman Gill Discharged: The Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has been discharged from the hospital after he went through a neck injury during the first test against South Africa in Eden Gardens. It has been stated that Gill has returned to the team hotel, but medical assessments are still going. Gill is stable, able to walk properly and move his neck, and the pain that initially was there is a bit low.
Shubman Gill Discharged From Hospital
As of now, Gill will remain under observation at the team hotel with doctors and the BCCI medical unit till the time doctors see progress in his health. The thing that is uncertain as of now is whether he will be travelling with the squad for the second test or not. His availability for the second test will depend on how well he will be responding to the treatment in the coming days.
IND vs SA 1 Test: Temba Bavuma Team Won By 30 Runs
In the first test played between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first. The Indian captain Shubman Gill was ruled out from the first test on Day 2 after he defended the first ball from Simon Harmer before slog-sweeping the next for a boundary, but the power of that spell was so sharp that it hit his neck. After that, he immediately reached the hospital and was seen in clear pain and even struggled to move his head. Due to this, he was retired hurt.
Shubman Gill Doubtful For Second Test
On Sunday, the former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly went to the hospital to check on Shubman Gill’s condition and speak to the medical staff about treating him.
No doubt, Gill’s absence in the final innings played a key role. Chasing 124, India failed to do so at the Eden Gardens. Without the Indian captain, the middle order looked very weak, and they were all out for 93. This was India’s second lowest failed chase at home; in response to that, South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the series.
Now, it will be interesting to see if Gill can recover till the second test in Guwahati or not, which will commence on November 22.
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