IND vs SA first Test: Captain Shubman Gill retires harm with neck sprain

India skipper Shubman Gill retired harm after struggling a neck sprain whereas trying a slog sweep off Simon Harmer on the second day of the primary Test towards South Africa, in Kolkata on Saturday (November 15, 2025).

Gill confronted simply three balls earlier than the damage compelled him off the sector.

He struck Harmer for a slog-swept 4 over backward sq. leg however appeared to undergo a whiplash within the follow-through, instantly clutching the again of his neck.

The physio rushed in, and after a short verify, the opener walked off grimacing in discomfort.

The BCCI has not but issued any communication on the extent of the damage.

The incident got here in an eventful thirty fifth over after the drinks break, the place Harmer had moments earlier eliminated a well-set Washington Sundar for 29 off 82 balls with a classical off-spinner’s dismissal — the ball drifting and turning away to take the skin edge for Aiden Markram at slip.

Gill’s untimely exit meant India had misplaced three batters — two wickets (Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington) and a retired harm — in fast time, altering the complexion of the session.