Indian cricket team suffered a setback ahead of the second Test match as young star Shubman Gill is unlikely to play. Gill, who was admitted to the hospital due to severe neck stiffness, has now been discharged, but doctors advised him not to travel with the team for the next few days. Because of this, he will not join the team in Guwahati for the match.
The issue started suddenly when Gill complained of sharp pain and difficulty in moving his neck during training. Team medical staff first tried basic treatment, but the pain did not reduce. As a precaution, he was taken to a hospital where tests were done. Fortunately, the reports were normal, and the doctors confirmed it was a muscular spasm.
Even though Gill is now stable, the medical team suggested complete rest. Traveling with a stiff neck, especially by air, could make the problem worse. So, he will stay back in Chennai for recovery while the team prepares for the second Test in Guwahati.
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Indian batsman Shubman Gill will likely miss the second Test match.
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Gill suffered neck stiffness (muscle spasm) during training.
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He was taken to the hospital for precautionary check-ups.
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After treatment, he was discharged, but advised not to travel.
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Gill will not go with the team to Guwahati for the next Test.
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Medical team says traveling can worsen the injury.
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Gill is an important top-order player, creating a batting order challenge for India.
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Replacement options include KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, or another reserve opener.
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Fans sent recovery messages; the board will monitor his condition daily.
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Gill might return for the third Test, depending on recovery.
