Shubman Gill is known for his classy batting, has been in terrific form since his U-19 World Cup heroics in New Zealand, where he finished as the second highest run-getter in the tournament with 372 runs from six games as India clinched the title. Since then, Gill's career graph has only gone north. He was picked up by INR 1.8 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2018 auction and he did well batting lower down the order for the Kolkata franchise, scoring 203 runs from 13 games at an average of 33.83. The Punjab top-order batsman became India's 227th ODI player and is the seventh youngest ever to debut in the 50-over format with Sachin Tendulkar being the youngest at 16 years and 238 days.
Star India batter Shubman Gill has reached the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as he is midway through his rehab for the neck injury that he sustained in the first Test of the ongoing multi-format series against South Africa.
The ODI series between India and South Africa got underway today at the JSCA International cricket stadium in Ranchi. India are playing without their captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer not only in the first ODI but for the entire series. Here's the reason:
Shubman Gill suffered neck injury during the Test series vs South Africa while Shreyas Iyer for injured earlier during the Australia tour. Both players have been ruled out of the ODI series vs South Africa but are told to be recovering well.
India dropped to fifth in the 2025-27 WTC after consecutive losses to South Africa. With nine Tests left, they must win at least seven to keep final hopes alive, making every remaining match crucial for Shubman Gill and the team.
The Indian batters' shoddy display in the ongoing Test series against South Africa has put their massive home streak in danger. Given the way the Guwahati Test is panning out, the batters will have their task cut out on the last couple of days, with the pitch already playing a lot of tricks.
Rishabh Pant took over the reigns from Shubman Gill for the second and final Test against South Africa as he became the 38th Indian captain for the red-ball team. Do you know, Pant is the seventh player to captain India in Tests since November 2020? Take a look at the full list-
India will miss the services of captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, among others, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad for the ODI series against South Africa. Four players have made their way into the squad. Check complete changes.
Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa and missed out on playing in the second match. Meanwhile, Gill is set to miss the ODI series against South Africa as two players are in the race for the captaincy.
With India taking on South Africa in the 2nd Test of the ongoing multi-format series, let us have a look at why regular skipper Shubman Gill is not featuring for India in the clash at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
India will be without their regular skipper, Shubman Gill, for the second and final Test against South Africa in Guwahati, with Rishabh Pant set to lead the side. South Africa are 1-0 ahead in the series and India will be keen to level the series.
Indian captain Shubman Gill will not be part of the second and final Test against South Africa in Guwahati, after being ruled out of the clash due to a neck injury. Gill travelled with the Indian team contingent to Guwahati and will now travel to Mumbai for further assessment.
Sai Sudharsan was not picked in India's Playing XI for the first Test against South Africa, as India played Dhruv Jurel with Washington Sundar batting at No.3. With Gill set to miss the second Test, Sudharsan does not seem to be the best option to replace him. Here's why.
India are fretting over Shubman Gill's neck injury ahead of the second Test against South Africa. Moreover, Gill is also doubtful for now to feature in the subsequent ODI series against the Proteas. In his absence, who could be India's captain, with Iyer also unlikely to get fit in time.
India captain Shubman Gill is ruled out of the second Test vs South Africa with a neck injury. Rishabh Pant will lead, while Sai Sudharsan is likely to replace Gill. Meanwhile, the Guwahati Test features a tea break before lunch for the first time in history.
Indian captain Shubman Gill had suffered a neck spasm on the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. Subsequently, the 26-year-old was admitted to the hospital and was ruled out of the remainder of the Kolkata Test after batting for just three balls.
Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury while batting in the first innings of the opening Test in Kolkata. There is still a suspense around his participation in the second Test but Gill is now set to travel with the team to Guwahati.
India captain Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test after suffering from a neck injury while batting in the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Already 0-1 down in the series, the hosts will have to make a few tactical changes if Gill gets ruled out of the second Test:
Shubman Gill was ruled out midway through the first Test between India and South Africa in Kolkata. As per a report, the Indian captain will not be travelling with the Indian team on Wednesday for the second Test in Guwahati.
Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury during the first Test between India and South Africa in Kolkata. He picked up the injury on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test while batting. Gill was taken to a hospital for treatment and has now been discharged from it.
Shubman Gill’s neck spasm during the South Africa Test left fans worried, but doctors say such spasms can escalate quickly in high-intensity sports. Sudden muscle tightening, nerve irritation or fatigue can limit movement and even affect breathing. Here’s what triggers a neck spasm.