Indian Test team captain Shubman Gill, who sustained an injury during the first Test match played between India and South Africa in Kolkata, was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. However, his injury is considered serious, and doctors have advised him complete rest for the next few days.
SPORTS NEWS: Indian Test team captain Shubman Gill, who was undergoing treatment after suffering a neck injury in the first Test against South Africa, has been discharged from Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital. Due to the injury sustained on the second day of the match, Gill did not bat in the second innings. In the Kolkata Test, India was given a target of 124 runs, but the team was bowled out for 93 runs and lost by 30 runs, putting India 0-1 behind in the two-match series.
Shubman Gill Unable to Bat in Second Innings
On the second day of the first Test, Shubman Gill suddenly experienced severe neck pain and was immediately given medical attention. As his condition did not improve, he was ruled out of the match before the start of the third day. This was why he did not bat in India's second innings. Team India was set a target of 124 runs, but the Indian batsmen could only manage 93 runs on Eden Gardens' challenging pitch, and South Africa won the Test match by 30 runs. With this loss, India fell 0-1 behind in the two-match series.
Sourav Ganguly Visited Hospital to Inquire About Gill's Condition
After the match, Sourav Ganguly, President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and former Indian captain, visited Shubman Gill at Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital in Kolkata. According to news agency PTI, Ganguly inquired about his health and discussed his condition with the doctors. Gill was discharged from the hospital on Sunday morning. However, he is not yet fully fit and will not participate in the team's onward journey. Team India will depart for Guwahati on Tuesday, where the second Test match is scheduled to be played from November 22. Currently, uncertainty surrounds Gill's participation in this match.
Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, head of the BCCI medical panel and a sports medicine specialist, conducted a detailed examination of Shubman Gill's MRI and other medical reports. The review confirmed that he has an "inter-spinous ligament injury," which occurs due to excessive pressure or twisting on the ligament located between the vertebrae of the neck. According to specialists, this injury requires special care and rest.
Doctors have advised Gill to take complete rest for 48 to 72 hours, along with medication and caution in neck movements. Currently, he is resting under the supervision of the medical staff at the team hotel. He will be re-examined after approximately two days, following which a final decision will be made regarding his availability for the second Test.
