India's Shubman Gill exited with a neck spasm during a sweep shot, disrupting their chase in Kolkata.

India captain Shubman Gill retired hurt on day two of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata after a sudden neck spasm while playing a sweep shot off Simon Harmer. The injury occurred in the 35th over, following a boundary, and Gill, who scored four off three balls, left the field clutching his neck in pain. Team physio Kamlesh Jain attended to him, and Gill was taken off for medical evaluation. His exit, at a crucial stage of India’s chase of South Africa’s 159 all out, brought vice-captain Rishabh Pant to the crease on his return from a fractured foot. Gill’s future participation hinges on medical assessment, with a prior neck issue having ruled him out of a previous Test. The injury disrupted India’s momentum and raised concerns about his availability for the remainder of the match.