Overview
- The BCCI released Gill from the Test squad, and he has flown to Mumbai to consult specialist Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala for further assessment.
- Pant will lead India in the second Test in Guwahati starting November 22, with the hosts seeking to level the two-match series after trailing 0-1.
- Team selection is leaning toward Sai Sudharsan and Nitish Kumar Reddy to bolster the batting, with Axar Patel at risk of being left out pending the final call at the toss.
- Coaches cited the risk of a recurrence of Gill’s neck spasm despite signs of improvement, prioritizing long-term fitness over a rushed return.
- Reports indicate Gill could need roughly 10 more days to recover, making his availability for the ODI series beginning November 30 uncertain.