Shubman Gill retires hurt with neck spasm

India captain Shubman Gill retired hurt in the morning session of the second day's play in Kolkata due to a neck spasm. BCCI confirmed it on Saturday afternoon, stating that his progress was being monitored by the BCCI medical team.

Gill arrived to bat right after the drinks break when Simon Harmer dismissed Washington Sundar. The right-arm spinner continued to bowl from round the stumps to India's No.4 batter, who defended the first ball he faced and then went for a slog sweep on the next. He connected well and earned his first four off it, but appeared to be in discomfort right after executing his shot. The physio came to attend to Gill who clutched the back of his neck and seemed unable to move his head freely.

After a quick check, Gill walked off the field, retired hurt, with Rishabh Pant replacing him in the middle. He did not come back to bat through the entirety of India's first innings which ended over the course of the next session and a half at 189/9 - with a lead of 30 runs. The BCCI stated that his participation today (Saturday) will also be monitored by the medical staff.