India captain Shubman Gill is desperate to be part of the second Test against South Africa, starting Saturday, despite lingering concerns over his neck injury. The skipper, who arrived in Guwahati with the rest of the squad on Wednesday, is expected to attempt proving his fitness during India’s training sessions at the Barsapara Stadium on Thursday and Friday, according to news agency PTI.

Gill remains doubtful for the second Test after suffering a neck injury while batting in the first Test in Kolkata. The star batter was hospitalised after being stretchered off on Day 2. The BCCI on Wednesday issued a health update , confirming that Gill had been cleared to travel and was responding well to treatment. While many anticipated he would be ruled out of the second Test, the board stated

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