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Indian captain Shubman Gill is set to miss the 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to an insufficient recovery from a neck spasm. According to ESPNcricinfo , Gill has been advised that playing too soon could lead to further neck spasms. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant will take over the captaincy duties from Gill, who was hospitalized with this injury while batting at Eden Gardens.

Injury impact

Gill's injury and its implications

Gill had to be hospitalized after Day 2 of the Kolkata Test due to his neck injury. He had retired hurt after facing just three balls in India's first innings. The BCCI later announced that he wouldn't continue with the match. It was reported that Gill "responded well to medical treatment" and will travel with the team on November 19

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