Gill retires hurt with suspected neck sprain having faced just 3 deliveries in his side’s batting innings.
During the morning session of the second day of play in Kolkata, India captain Shubman Gill retired due to what appeared to be a potential neck sprain. Simon Harmer dismissed Washington Sundar shortly after the drinks break, and Gill came to bat.
The right-handed No. 4 hitter, who defended the first ball he encountered before attempting a slog sweep on the subsequent one, was bowled by the right-arm spinner from round the stumps. He made a good connection and scored his first four from it, but he seemed uncomfortable immediately after. Gill was clutching the back of his neck and appeared to be unable to move his head freely when the physiotherapist arrived.
After a quick check, Gill walked off the field, retired hurt, with Rishabh Pant replacing him in the middle.