Massive blow: Shubman Gill ruled out of IND vs SA 2nd Test in Guwahati due to neck injury! Rishabh Pant steps up as captain – will he save the series? Exclusive updates, lineup shocks & fiery preview inside!
Indian cricket fans are reeling from a bombshell update just days before the blockbuster second Test against South Africa in Guwahati as captain Shubman Gill has been officially ruled out due to a nagging neck injury that struck during the Kolkata opener and refused to heal in time. The 25-year-old sensation who only faced three balls before retiring hurt on Day 2 underwent scans and treatment but medical experts have deemed him unfit for the must-win clash starting November 22 putting the spotlight squarely on vice-captain Rishabh Pant who will make his explosive Test captaincy debut leading a fired-up Indian side desperate to avoid a humiliating series whitewash after that heartbreaking 30-run defeat in the first Test. Pant already stepped in briefly during Kolkata’s chaos and now gets the full reins marking a historic moment for the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter whose aggressive style could ignite the team on a Guwahati pitch expected to be a batting paradise unlike the Eden Gardens turner. With Gill sidelined Sai Sudharsan the silky left-hander from Gujarat is tipped to slot in at the top order bringing fresh energy and potentially his international debut to the mix while the rest of the squad including standouts like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah ramps up preparations at Barsapara Cricket Stadium which hosts its maiden Test ever. This venue switch to the Northeast gem comes with a quirky twist all five days kick off at 9 AM IST with tea before lunch to squeeze in maximum play amid early sunsets turning the match into a high-stakes dawn-to-dusk thriller. South Africa riding high after their gritty win will fancy their chances but Pant’s fearless tactics and India’s home dominance could flip the script as memes flood social media hailing him as the ‘chaos captain’ ready to unleash hell. BCCI confirmed Gill travels with the team for monitoring but his absence amps up the drama who will Pant unleash first and can India claw back the series? Dive into exclusive net session insights predicted XI and why this Test could redefine Pant’s legacy before it’s too late click now for the full explosive breakdown!
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