Shubman Gill , who suffered a neck injury during the first India vs South Africa Test in Kolkata , has been ruled out of the second Test in Guwahati, which starts on Saturday. Rishabh Pant , who led in Kolkata after Gill left the game, will be India 's captain.

Gill had travelled to Guwahati on November 19 after spending time under observation in a Kolkata hospital, but has now been ruled out of participation in the game. Gill "will head to Mumbai for further assessment of his injury," the BCCI said in a statement on Friday morning.

As reported by ESPNcricinfo on Thursday, it was understood that Gill is at risk of further neck spasms if he plays so soon after recovering. He has been advised more rest. The development could also impact his selection in the ODI squad for the three

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