There is tension on Shubman Gill (Photo-PTI)
India vs South Africa 2nd Test: The second Test between India and South Africa will be played in Guwahati and it is almost impossible for Shubman Gill to play in this match. Meanwhile, Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has given such a statement regarding the Indian captain which has made it clear that even if Gill becomes fit, he will not be fielded in Guwahati. Sitanshu Kotak has given a statement that Shubman Gill is recovering but despite being fit, it is difficult to give him a chance. That’s because the team management does not want Gill to suffer from spasm again during the match.
Sitanshu Kotak’s big statement on Gill
Sitanshu Kotak gave a statement on Gill’s fitness, ‘He is recovering very fast. But a decision on them will be taken on the evening of 21st November. Even if he becomes completely fit, we definitely want that nothing like this happens to him again in the match. This is the concern of the doctors and physios. He will play only if he feels that he will not suffer from neck strain in the match again. Otherwise he will rest.
Rishabh Pant will captain
Shubhman Gill In the absence of Team India, the command of Team India will be in the hands of wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. There are also reports that Gill may be out of the ODI series and Pant is going to take the captaincy in his place. In such a situation, it is certain that Gill will sit outside in Guwahati. The point of concern here is who will be given a chance in Gill’s absence? There are talks of giving a chance to Sai Sudarshan and his playing means that there will be 7 lefty batsmen in the Indian batting lineup. Which will be good news for South African off-spinner Simon Harmer. Harmer had taken 8 wickets in the first match and he became a major reason for the defeat of Team India.