Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Gill's Injury: Who Will Replace Him in Guwahati Test?
Shubman Gill got hurt during the first Test against South Africa and might miss the next one in Guwahati.
India needs to find a new batter for the important No.
4 spot.
They have some good options like Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Sarfaraz Khan.
India lost the first Test and needs to win the second one to stay in the series.
Shubman Gill injured in the first Test, doubtful for the second Test in Guwahati
Gill was taken to hospital with a neck injury and didn't play further in the first Test
Indian team to depart for Guwahati on Wednesday, Gill unlikely to travel
Possible replacements for Gill include Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Sarfaraz Khan
India desperate for a quality replacement at No. 4 after a defeat in the opening Test
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Indian cricket team
- What
- Looking for a replacement for injured batter Shubman Gill
- When
- Second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, starting on Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Where
- Guwahati, India
- Why
- Gill is injured and unlikely to play, India needs a replacement for the crucial No. 4 slot
- Injury
- Neck injury
- Hospitalization
- Gill was taken to hospital in Kolkata
- Rest Required
- Three-four days rest advised
- Departure
- Indian team to depart for Guwahati on Wednesday
- Possible Replacements
- Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarfaraz Khan