IND vs SA Test collection: Shubman Gill dominated out of second Test

Shubman Gill has been launched from the India squad forward of the second Test match in opposition to South Africa beginning on Saturday (November 22, 2025).

The skipper suffered a neck harm on the second day of the primary Test in opposition to South Africa in Kolkata, and was taken to the hospital for examination after the day’s play. He was saved beneath statement and discharged the following day. ‘He travelled to Guwahati on Wednesday (November 19, 2025) however didn’t practice.

On Friday (November 21, 2025), he was dominated out of the ultimate match of the collection.

The BCCI, in an announcement, added, “he’ll head to Mumbai for additional evaluation of his harm.”

The skipper confronted simply three balls in India’s first innings earlier than he retired damage within the match that India misplaced by 30 runs. Rishabh Pant will lead India in Gill’s absence within the second Test.

It is a must-win recreation for India if it hopes to keep away from a second collection defeat on residence soil in 12 months. Last yr, India misplaced to New Zealand 0-3, which was the primary Test collection defeat at residence since 2012.