Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Shubman Gill's Recovery Progress for SA T20Is
Shubman Gill, the captain of India's cricket team, hurt his neck during a game in Kolkata.
He has missed some important matches because of this injury.
Now, he is going to a special place in Bengaluru to get better.
The team is being very careful with his recovery because they want him to be ready for the big tournament coming up in a few months.
Gill has been traveling a lot, but he hasn't felt any more pain.
The team wants him to be completely ready before he plays again.
Right now, another player named KL Rahul is leading the team in the matches against South Africa.
Shubman Gill injured his neck during the first Test against South Africa and has missed subsequent matches.
Gill is undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
The BCCI is cautious about Gill's recovery to ensure he is fit for the T20 World Cup.
Gill has traveled extensively without discomfort and is expected to hit the nets soon.
KL Rahul is currently captaining the team in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, India's Test and ODI captain
- What
- Gill is recovering from a neck injury and his participation in the T20I series against South Africa is uncertain
- When
- The injury occurred during the first Test against South Africa, and the T20I series starts on December 9
- Where
- Gill is currently in Bengaluru for rehabilitation
- Why
- The BCCI is cautious about Gill's recovery to ensure he is fit for the T20 World Cup
- Player
- Shubman Gill
- Injury
- Neck spasm
- Current Location
- Bengaluru
- Upcoming Series
- India vs South Africa T20Is
- Series Start Date
- December 9
- Rehabilitation Location
- BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
- Next Major Event
- T20 World Cup in two months
- Current Captain
- KL Rahul
Sources
Shubman Gill Injury Update: India Captain Takes 4 Flights In 8 Days Despite Neck Injury, Could Miss IND Vs SA T20Is; Report
Shubman Gill’s recovery on track as India Test skipper to resume batting ahead of SA T20Is – Report
Will Gill play SA T20Is after missing ODIs? Report claims India Test and ODI captain set to hit the nets soon
Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo
