Shubman Gill Injury Update: 3 Players Who Can Replace Him in IND vs SA 2nd Test?

The Indian Captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury during the first Test in Kolkata and is currently under medical obeservation. Three players - Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and Washington Sunder are the contenders to replace Shubman Gill in the Playing XI for the second test in Guwahati.

South Africa defeated Indian in the first test of this two match test series in Kolkata by 30 runs. Simon Harmer was the player of the match as he bowled exceptionally against Indian batters in Eden Gardens and took 8 wickets in both innings.

Washington Sunder was part of the first team in Kolkata, and he played fantastic cricket against South Africa. He was the only Indian batter who stood and played a fantastic knock of 31 runs off 92 balls, but couldn’t lead the Indian Team to chase the target of 123 runs.

Shubman Gill Injury Update:

This incident happened on Day 2 of India vs South Africa 1st Test in Kolkata when Shubman Gill went to bat in India’s first inning. He felt pain in his neck and had to leave the field after just three deliveries. He was taken to the hospital for further check and spent some time in the ICU for observation.

However, he is now quite stable, but Gill is not fully fit and his availability for the second test is still a question. Rishabh Pant is likely to lead the Indian National Cricket Team in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati in the absence of Shubman Gill.

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3 Players Who Can Replace Shubman Gill:

Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan is currently the front-runner to replace Shubman Gill at No.4 in the Playing XI for the second test in Guwahati. He has impressed everyone with his calm and clean batting style in the recent test series against the West Indies.

Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal is another option for the No.4 position in the Playing XI for the second test in Guwahati. However, the chances of Padikkal are pretty much less, and he might miss the second test as well. Padikkal didn't play any games for India national cricket team in recent times.

Washington Sunder

Washington Sunder is not going to replace Shubman Gill as he is probably going to play at No.3 in the second test at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Sunder already played in the first test in Kolkata and is expected to be in second test as well.

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