Shubman Gill: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The India team currently has a bit of good news, as their Test captain, Shubman Gill, is steadily recovering from the neck injury he sustained during the first Test against South Africa at Kolkata.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 24

Why was KL Rahul picked as ODI captain over Rishabh Pant? BCCI official explains

Ahead of the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against South Africa, India named their 15-member squad with KL Rahul as the captain. The decision was made as captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer were both unavailable due to their respective injuries.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 24

IND vs SA 2025: Former India cricketer backs KL Rahul as right choice to lead ODI squad in Shubman Gill's absence

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has spoken in favour of the selectors backing KL Rahul to step in place of Shubman Gill to lead the ODI squad in the upcoming series against South Africa.

Cricket News / CricketGully / November 23

Shubman Gill Injury Update: Doubtful for IND vs SA T20Is, Will Join CoE by Dec 1-2

It looks like Shubman Gill, the star of the India cricket team, might need a bit more time before he’s back on the field. The severity of his neck injury is still being evaluated, and it’s been confirmed that he won’t be playing in the IND vs SA 2nd Test after being hospitalized due to the injury he sustained in Kolkata.

Cricket News / NAI Sports / November 23

Gill sidelined, Rahul to lead India in SA ODIs

KL Rahul was on Sunday named captain for India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, with Ravindra Jadeja returning to the white-ball set-up after an eight-month gap.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 23

IND vs SA: Rishabh Pant’s fiery instructions become a focal point as South Africa score 489 in their first innings

On Day 2 of the second Test in Guwahati, stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant was frustrated as India failed to pick up wickets in the first two sessions. With Shubman Gill sidelined, Pant is leading the side the side and his instructions from behind the stumps went viral as India fought hard to regain control.

Cricket News / CricketGully / November 23

Shubman Gill sustained nerve injury; comeback delayed by months: Reports

The Indian Test captain had reportedly sustained a nerve injury due to which he could not play the first Test at Eden Gardens and has been ruled out of the second at Guwahati against South Africa.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 22

Rishabh Pant becomes India’s 38th Test captain: Check teams with most skippers

Rishabh Pant is captaining India in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, taking charge after Shubman Gill was ruled out ahead of the match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

Cricket News / CricketGully / November 22

Why did Shubman Gill not play in the India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati?

The Indian captain, Shubman Gill, is not playing the second Test match between India and South Africa, which made the team's vice captain, Rishabh Pant, lead the team.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 21

IND vs SA 2025: Guwahati debuts as India’s 30th Test venue, Pant and Bavuma lead special inaugural ceremony

India are taking on South Africa in the second Test at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday, November 22. The venue becomes the 30th stadium in India to host a Test match, marking a significant milestone for cricket in the region.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 21

IND vs SA 2025: Is Shubman Gill playing in IND vs SA 2nd Test?

In the second and final Test of the ongoing series, the hosts India entered the encounter without their mainstay skipper Shubman Gill as well as the all-rounder Axar Patel.

Cricket News / NAI Sports / November 21

Keen contest on cards as India aim to square series

Rishabh Pant will walk into an immensely challenging leadership test in the absence of Shubman Gill as India face the uphill task of restoring parity against a well-prepared South Africa on a surface which is expected to offer appreciable turn in the second and final Test starting here on Saturday.

Cricket News / NAI Sports / November 21

Captain Shubman Gill released from Test squad, to undergo injury assessment in Mumbai

Team India captain Shubman Gill was on Friday released from the Test squad ahead of the second match against South Africa, starting Saturday. "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," said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia in a statement.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 21

IND vs SA 2025: R Ashwin predicts two changes in India XI for Guwahati Test

Former Indian cricketer R Ashwin has predicted India to make a couple of changes in their XI in the second Test against South Africa. The hosts are coming off a 30-run defeat in the series-opening clash at Eden Gardens.

Cricket News / Cricfit / November 21

“Decision Made”- Rishabh Pant Confirms Shubman Gill’s Replacement For 2nd Test

Stand-in India captain Rishabh Pant has confirmed that the team management has finalised a replacement for the injured Shubman Gill in the playing XI for the second Test against South Africa.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 20

Shubman Gill’s neck injury raises questions about his workload as Aakash Chopra shares insights from Gautam Gambhir’s advice

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has spoken about a conversation he had with Gautam Gambhir regarding the workload of India captain Shubman Gill. Gill injured his neck during the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, putting his participation in the second match in Guwahati in doubt.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 20

Shubman Gill’s fitness update: Will he play in the second Test against South Africa? Team India coach provides update

Team India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has provided an update on the availability of captain Shubman Gill for the second Test against South Africa, starting on November 22.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 20

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Rishabh Pant to lead India as Shubman Gill ruled out

Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa after failing to recover from a neck spasm. He suffered an injury during the series opener at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Cricket News / SportsInfo / November 19

Who might replace Shubman Gill if he misses out of Guwahati Test?

As Shubman Gill has been suffering from a neck strain, he is likely to miss the Guwahati Test against South Africa In a must-win game for India, Rishabh

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / November 19

India Captain Gill Recovering, Final Call on Playing 2nd Test to Be Taken Soon

India captain Shubman Gill has responded well to treatment for a neck injury, the BCCI said Wednesday, but it remains to be seen if he plays the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / November 18

Will Shubman Gill Play the Second Test Against South Africa in Guwahati?

It is more or less confirmed that Shubman Gill might not feature in India’s second Test of the ongoing two-match series against South Africa in Guwahati, due to a neck injury.

Cricket News / NAI Sports / November 16

India skipper Shubman Gill admitted to ICU; critical care panel set

The Indian team has suffered a significant setback ahead of the commencement of Day 3 in the first Test against South Africa at Kolkata, as captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out for the rest of the match. Gill was admitted to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata following a neck injury he picked up during the second day's action on Saturday.