India Cricket Captain Injury: Shubman Gill was taken away in an ambulance on a stretcher due to a serious neck injury in the first Test between India and South Africa. Due to injury, there is suspense over his further performance. Experts are keeping an eye on his recovery.
Shubman Gill Injury Update: The injury of Indian captain Shubman Gill in the ongoing first Test between India and South Africa has worried the team and the fans. Gill was taken away in an ambulance on a stretcher with a serious neck injury during India’s first innings on the second day of the match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday evening. Gill faced just three balls and retired himself hurt on four runs. He suffered a whiplash-like injury to his neck while slog-sweeping a four off Simon Harmer. He was immediately treated by physios, but was later seen in a cervical collar and admitted to Woodlands Hospital.
The seriousness of Shubman Gill’s injury and the team’s concern
The sight of Gill being taken away in an ambulance on a stretcher late Saturday evening raised further questions about the seriousness of the injury. Bowling coach Morne Morkel termed it a ‘reason for losing sleep’ and said Gill’s multi-format schedule was not the reason. ‘We first need to find out how the stiff neck occurred. Maybe it was just bad sleep. Gill is extremely fit and takes care of himself. It’s just an misfortune of timing.
Shubman Gill is playing matches continuously
Gill has been playing continuously since captaining India in the England Test series this year. He joined the team as soon as Australia’s white-ball series ended and did not have much time for rest. This may also cause neck problems.
BCCI’s reaction and whether he will play further or not?
BCCI issued a statement saying, ‘Shubman Gill has a spasm in his neck and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. The decision to play his matches will be taken on the basis of his recovery progress. The injury has affected India’s strategy in the first Test and left fans with both expectations and worries for day three. An early end to the match now looks more likely.
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