India suffered a major setback on the second day of the first Test match between India and South Africa. Team India captain Shubman Gill came out to bat, retiring hurt after playing just three balls. The BCCI provided an update.
It's worth noting that when Indian captain Shubman Gill came out to bat on the second day, Team India had lost two wickets for 75. Gill then faced the first ball from African bowler Simon HarmerSouth , playing it easily towards the off side.
Shubman Gill Retires Hurt After Neck Spasm Scare
He then played the second ball more defensively. On the third ball of his innings, Shubman Gill adopted an aggressive approach, playing a sweep shot towards backward square leg for a boundary, opening his account. Immediately after this shot, Gill was seen in considerable discomfort due to sudden neck pain. The BCCI provided an update.
The physio immediately came on the field, and then captain Gill decided to retire hurt. The BCCI posted on social media, writing, "Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. A decision on his participation today will be made based on his progress."
Regarding the match, the Indian team began play at 37. India lost three wickets in the first session. They then lost three more early in the second session. At the time of writing, India had taken a 13-run lead after losing seven wickets.
