Shubman Gill ruled out of 2nd Test in Guwahati, Rishabh Pant will lead the team

Gill will head to Mumbai for further assessment of his injury

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: Team India captain Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa, has been ruled out of the second Test in Guwahati.Rishabh Pant will lead the team in the 2nd Test in Gill’s absence.

Gill suffered a neck injury on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test and was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day’s play. He was kept under observation and discharged the next day. He travelled to Guwahati on 19th November, 2025.

Unfortunately, he was not fully fit to feature in the 2nd Test and will head to Mumbai for further assessment of his injury.

Rishabh Pant will lead the team in the 2nd Test in Gill’s absence.