Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill experienced a neck spasm after executing a sweep shot for a boundary during the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. The BCCI will make a decision about his continued participation in the match today.Gill came to bat after Washington Sundar’s dismissal in the 35th over and hit a four with an aggressive sweep shot. He was seen clutching his neck in pain shortly after and had to retire hurt.
“Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. A decision on his participation today will be taken as per his progress,” the BCCI statement reads.At the end of the first session on day two, India’s score stood at 138 for 4. Ravindra Jadeja remained not out on 11 runs along with Dhruv Jurel. Rishabh Pant scored 27 runs from 24 balls with two fours and two sixes, while Washington Sundar made 29 runs from 82 balls including two fours and a six.India started the day at 37 for 1, with Rahul on 13 and Washington Sundar on 6, trailing South Africa’s first innings total by 122 runs.South Africa won the toss on day one and chose to bat first. The opening pair of Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton provided a solid start. Markram scored 31 runs from 48 balls with five fours and a six, while Rickelton made 23 runs from 22 balls with four boundaries.However, the South African batting lineup struggled against India’s pace attack. Jasprit Bumrah claimed five wickets for 27 runs, and Mohammed Siraj took two wickets for 47 runs, restricting South Africa to 159 runs.India ended day one at 37 for 1 after Marco Jansen dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 12 runs.
