India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir said that Shubman Gill’s neck injury is being assessed, with the physio expected to take a decision on his condition today.

Gill did not take part in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck injury while batting on day two, which led to his hospitalisation.

During the second day of the series opener on Saturday, Gill was taken from the stadium to a private hospital for scans. Gill walked out to bat after Washington Sundar’s dismissal and just played three deliveries before going off the field.

In Gill’s absence, his deputy Rishabh Pant captained the side during South Africa’s second innings.

“He’s still being assessed. So, let’s see. The physios will take a call this evening, and we’ll take a call tomorrow,” Gambhir to

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