Team India captain Shubman Gill was reportedly admitted to the ICU after suffering intense neck pain during the first Test match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Gill, who was batting during India’s first innings on Day 2, retired hurt after facing only three balls and scoring four runs, following a sudden neck spasm that left him unable to continue. As the pain escalated, he was transported to Woodlands Hospital in an ambulance, where medical staff placed a cervical collar and shifted him on a stretcher, sparking concerns of a serious injury.
According to hospital sources, Gill is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit, and preliminary assessments suggest a severe neck muscle strain. Further medical tests are underway, and detailed findings are expected to be released after full evaluation. The incident has triggered widespread concern among cricket fans, who expressed shock as the captain unexpectedly walked off the field due to pain. The situation has raised uncertainties regarding his availability for the remainder of the Test match.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement confirming that Gill was taken to the hospital due to a neck injury and is under the constant supervision of the BCCI medical team. India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said that lack of sleep might have aggravated the muscle strain and expressed hope that Gill would recover soon. However, early indications suggest that Gill is likely to miss the remainder of the Kolkata Test, dealing a major blow to Team India at a crucial stage of the series.