Shubman Gill still remained doubtful for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, starting from November 22, despite the Indian captain being discharged from the hospital in Kolkata on Sunday. Gill suffered a neck spasm on day 2 of the first Test after playing just three balls.
He was subsequently ruled out on the third day of the Test match. His absence proved costly for India as the hosts lost the Test. Although his neck injury didn’t look serious initially, but had to be admitted at a city hospital the same evening.
A six-member medical board, headed by Dr Saptarshi Basu, was formed for Gill which included a cardiologist and a neurologist. Despite being discharged, Gill will remain under the observation of the medical team of the private hospital and the BCCI.
It is understood that the 26-year-old has been advised to avoid commercial air travel during the recovery. That means, he won’t be able to travel with the Indian team to Guwahati until fully recovered. He will also not take part in India’s training session at the Eden Gardens, on Tuesday.
In a video that went viral on social media, Gill was seen leaving the hospital with a cervical collar around his neck to ensure no further damage is done. He was being assisted by a member of the BCCI medical team along with hospital doctors.
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