Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Gill Out; Pant to Captain; Rabada Unavailable
India's cricket captain, Shubman Gill, hurt his neck in the first match against South Africa.
He won't play the second match because he's still not fully fit.
He missed the team's practice and will have a test to see if he can play.
If he can't, the team's vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, will lead the team.
South Africa's star bowler, Kagiso Rabada, also can't play due to an injury.
India has to choose a new player to replace Gill.
Shubman Gill ruled out of 2nd Test vs South Africa due to neck injury
Rishabh Pant to captain India in Gill's absence
Kagiso Rabada ruled out of 2nd Test and white-ball series due to rib injury
India to choose between Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and Nitish Kumar Reddy for Gill's replacement
South Africa's Rabada injury impacts their bowling lineup
- Who
- Shubman Gill (India), Kagiso Rabada (South Africa), Rishabh Pant (India)
- What
- Undergoing fitness tests, Pant to captain India
- When
- November 21, 2025 (fitness tests); November 22-26, 2025 (2nd Test)
- Where
- Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, India
- Why
- Gill suffered a neck sprain in the 1st Test, Rabada's rib injury, Gill's potential absence
Gill's Eager to Play
BCCI's Cautious Approach
Gill's Desire
Gill's Eager to Play
Gill is eager to play the 2nd Test
BCCI's Cautious Approach
BCCI may rest him for upcoming ODI series
- Injury
- Neck sprain (Gill), Rib injury (Rabada)
- Date of Injury
- November 16, 2025 (1st Test, Kolkata)
- Practice Missed
- November 19, 2025 (Gill)
- Fitness Test
- November 21, 2025 (Gill, Rabada)
- 2nd Test
- November 22-26, 2025
- Potential Captain in Gill's Absence
- Rishabh Pant
- South Africa's Bowling Backup
- Lungi Ngidi
Sources
Shubman Gill Skips Practice, Set To Undergo Fitness Test A Day Before 2nd Test Vs South Africa: Report
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Shubman Gill set to undergo fitness test on November 21 a day before 2nd Test with South Africa
Ex-India Opener Advocates Moving Sai Sudharsan To Number Three spot Amid Uncertainty Over Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill ruled out of Guwahati Test; Rishabh Pant to lead India: Reports
SA optimistic as Rabada not yet ruled out of 2nd Test
Shubman Gill To Play Guwahati Test? Team India Gives Major 'If We Have A Guarantee' Update
Shubman Gill to undergo fitness test ahead of second Test vs South Africa
Shubman Gill doubtful for second test amid neck spasm concerns: Batting Coach Kotak
If they cut more grass, it will make a difference: Pied Botha
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Are Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada Fit To Play For South Africa vs India In 2nd Test? Proteas Give Big Update
IND vs SA: Proteas Men Yet To Decide on Kagiso Rabada For Guwahati Test Despite Lungi Ngidi Call-Up
Shubman Gill faces race against time as neck spasm puts second Test participation at risk
'Injured' Shubman Gill Leaves For Mumbai After Being Released From Team India Squad Ahead of 2nd Test in Guwahati: REPORT
Shubman Gill Released From Squad Ahead of 2nd Test Against South Africa
India must win as SA eye historic 2-0 sweep
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Shubman Gill ruled out of India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati; Indian captain heads to Mumbai for assessment
Rishabh Pant, Stand-in Captain, Builds Suspense Over Injured Shubman Gill's Replacement For Guwahati Test: 'Person Who is... Already Knows'
South African pacer ruled out of second Test as focus shifts to debut Guwahati pitch - Telegraph India
India vs South Africa 2nd Test: How the Guwahati pitch is expected to behave
Shubman Gill to head to Mumbai for further assessment of neck injury, says BCCI
Give Sai Sudharsan opportunity to showcase his talent, says Saba Karim
‘He already knows he’s going to play’: Rishabh Pant speaks about Shubman Gill’s replacement for second India versus South Africa Test match at Guwahati
Shubman Gill Ruled Out of 2nd Test: Neck Injury Update, Rishabh Pant to Lead India
'Not Too Far In Future But...': Temba Bavuma Questions ICC Over Two-Test Series Vs India
Kagiso Rabada ruled out of second Test match against India in Guwahati
India Vs South Africa 2nd Test Live Streaming Details: When And Where To Watch IND Vs SA Match?
Kagiso Rabada ruled out of India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati
Injured Gill, Rabada ruled out of Guwahati Test
Rishabh Pant to lead India as Shubman Gill ruled out of Guwahati Test
After missing Kolkata game due to rib injury, Rabada ruled out of second Test
India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match: Date, Time, Squad, Predicted Playing XI, Other Details
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: When and where to watch India vs South Africa match live streaming in India?
He’ll handle it fine: Ponting backs Pant’s captaincy for Guwahati Test
India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match Playing 11, Squad: Sai Sudharsan likely to return; will Nitish Reddy replace Axar Patel?
Pant calls Guwahati test match a “special moment” ahead of clash against South Africa
Ind v SA: Pant’s special return to Barsapara comes with weight of expectation
'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'
