Shubman Gill retired hurt after scoring four runs. (Photo: PTI) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

India skipper Shubman Gill’s availability for the remainder of the opening Test is in serious doubt after he was stretchered into an ambulance with his neck immobilised on Saturday evening, hours after retiring hurt during India’s first innings on day two at the Eden Gardens.

Gill had initially walked off on four clutching the back of his neck on Saturday after suffering what appeared to be a whiplash while slog-sweeping Simon Harmer for four.

The physio attended to him immediately, and the opener retired hurt on four after facing just three balls.

But the situation seemed more concerning later on Saturday as he was seen being taken away with his neck secured

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