India captain Shubman Gill will take no further part in the ongoing first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck spasm during Day 2 play.

Gill, 26, had retired hurt for four and did not return to the field thereafter.

Ahead of Day 3 play, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued an update, saying Gill was taken to hospital for medical examination and that he’s under observation there currently, thus ruling him out for the rest of the Test match.

"Captain Shubman Gill had a neck injury on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Kolkata. He was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play. He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will take no further part in the Test match. He will continue to be monitore

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