The BCCI has issued an official update on Shubman Gill’s injury after he retired hurt during Day 2 of the Kolkata Test on Saturday, November 15. Gill walked in to bat and began with a boundary but soon left the field after being checked by the physio. The board confirmed the Indian captain is suffering from a neck spasm and his participation for the rest of the day will depend on how he responds to treatment.

According to the BCCI statement, "Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. A decision on his participation today will be taken as per his progress." Gill left the ground in visible pain after playing just two deliveries in the morning session at the Eden Gardens.

The incident occurred shortly after Simon Harmer dismissed Washington Sundar. Gill defended his first ball and slog-swept the next delivery for a boundary. Right after the shot, he clutched the back of his neck, and despite the physio’s quick assessment, he appeared unable to move his head freely and walked off the field, bringing Rishabh Pant to the crease.

Gill’s Workload and India’s Position in the Match

A couple of hours after Gill left the field, the BCCI shared the update confirming he was being closely monitored and that a decision on further participation would depend on his progress. Since taking over the Test captaincy, Gill’s workload has become a major discussion point, as he has been playing continuously since the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. His schedule has included the Asia Cup, Tests against West Indies, ODIs, and T20Is against Australia, along with taking over ODI captaincy duties.

🚨 Update 🚨

Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. A decision on his participation today will be taken as per his progress.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2025

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Before Gill’s injury, India had bundled out South Africa for 159, helped by a brilliant five-wicket haul from Jasprit Bumrah. India then built a strong 57-run stand between KL Rahul and Washington Sundar, but after Sundar’s dismissal brought Gill to the middle, South Africa struck quickly, removing Rahul for 39 and Pant for 27. Pant’s innings featured two sixes, making him the Indian player with the most Test sixes, surpassing Virender Sehwag’s record of 90.