Shubman Gill retired from the field on the second day of the first Test due to injury, after which he could not come on the field again. He felt neck pain, after which he had to be taken to the hospital. Gill was missed in the Kolkata Test, where India lost by 30 runs despite chasing the small target of 124 runs. After the match, head coach Gautam Gambhir came to the press conference, where he gave a big update on Gill’s injury.
India vs South Africa 2nd Test will start from Saturday, November 22, which will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Gautam Gambhir told in the press conference that the situation is not clear yet regarding the availability of Shubman Gill in the second test. A final decision on this will be taken only after seeing his fitness.
What did Gautam Gambhir say about Shubman Gill?
Gautam Gambhir told that Shubman Gill is under the supervision of BCCI medical team. The coach said, “His Shubman is assessing Gill’s fitness. Let’s see what happens. The physio will take a decision regarding Gill’s injury this evening, based on that our next step will be taken.”
Eden Gardens pitch defended
The way the Eden Gardens pitch looked in the first Test between India vs South Africa is being criticized. However, coach Gautam Gambhir defended the pitch and said that it was a test of the batsman’s temperament. He said that there was a need to play cautiously here, to play by waiting and not attacking. Gambhir also gave the examples of Temba Bavuma and Washington Sundar.
Gambhir said, this pitch was as we had asked for. There were no shortcomings in it, it was completely playable. If we are calling this a turning wicket, then the seamers took more wickets here.”

