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Shubman Gill’s neck injury during the Kolkata Test has raised major concerns about his availability for the ODI series starting 30 November. With vice-captain Shreyas Iyer also ruled out, India may be forced to appoint a stand-in leader for the crucial away series against South Africa. 2 / 14

With Shubman Gill racing against time to recover, here are five strong captaincy contenders from Rohit Sharma to KL Rahul who could lead India in the ODI series against South Africa. 3 / 14

Gill faced severe neck spasms early in India’s first innings at Eden Gardens and was immediately taken to the hospital. He did not bat again in the Test.

BCCI doctors want to avoid aggravating the injury, making him doubtful for both the second Test and the ODIs. 4 / 14

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