The final match of the two-match Test series between India and South Africa will be played in Guwahati from November 22. The visiting team had won the first test of the series. Indian captain Shubman Gill was injured in the first test. He returned to the pavilion after getting injured in the first innings and then did not come to bat in the second innings. Now everyone wants to know whether Gill will be able to play the second test match or not? Meanwhile, on Wednesday afternoon, BCCI has released the health update of the Indian captain.

Despite neck injury, Shubman Gill will go to Guwahati for the second Test match against South Africa to be played from November 22. BCCI) has given this information on Wednesday. Gill had a stiff neck on the second day of the first Test match played in Kolkata. He retired hurt after scoring four runs in the first innings and after that could not play further in the match. Gill had to be admitted to the hospital due to this injury. In the absence of Gill, the Indian team lost this match by 30 runs.

Shubman Gill will go to Guwahati with the team on Wednesday- BCCI Secretary

BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said in a statement, “Shubman Gill is responding well to the treatment. He will go to Guwahati with the team on November 19, 2025. The BCCI medical team will continue to monitor him and the decision on his participation in the second Test will be taken based on his progress.”

Let us tell you that due to Gill’s chances of playing in the second Test match being very less, all-rounder Nitish Reddy has been recalled from the ongoing India A series against South Africa A in Rajkot. He joined the team in Kolkata on Monday evening, but did not participate in the optional practice session on Tuesday. If Gill is not fit then Reddy can be included in the playing eleven in his place.

The second Test match between India and South Africa will be played in Guwahati from Saturday, 22 November. Indian captain Shubman Gill was injured during the first Test in Kolkata. He suffered a neck injury, after which he was admitted to the hospital. The Indian captain was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. In such a situation, the question now is whether Shubman Gill will play the second test or not?

For your information, let us tell you that the Indian team management has not yet decided on the play of Shubman Gill in the second Test match to be played in Guwahati from 22nd November. Team India will leave for Guwahati on Tuesday. Whereas Shubman Gill is under the supervision of BCCI medical team.

Indian captain Shubhman Gill may have been discharged from the hospital, but doctors have advised him to take rest for 48 to 72 hours. Shubman Gill is on rest under the supervision of the medical team in the team hotel. Gill will be tested again on Tuesday. Only after this will further updates be issued regarding his playing in the second test.

If Shubman Gill does not play then Rishabh Pant will be the captain

If Shubman Gill is unable to play the second test match against South Africa, then wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant will be the captain of the team. In place of Gill, either Sai Sudarshan or Devdutt Padikkal can be included in the playing eleven. Apart from Gill, another important player may remain out of the second Test to be played in Guwahati.

Kuldeep Yadav also finds it difficult to play in the second test

According to the report, Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav may miss the second test against South Africa. According to media reports, Kuldeep Yadav is getting married at the end of November. In such a situation he can go on leave. The report also says that Kuldeep has already requested for leave from BCCI.