Shubman Gill was in considerable pain and underwent scans and routine examinations at a medical facility. (PTI photo) India’s Test captain Shubman Gill was taken to a hospital in Kolkata after there was no relief from his neck pain. It is understood that Gill was wearing a neck brace as he left the Eden Gardens with the Indian cricket team doctor. The 26-year-old man was in significant pain and underwent a scan and routine examination at the medical facility. His vital signs are fine at the moment and the BCCI medical team is awaiting reports to decide on the future course of action.The cub will stay overnight for observation.
‘We have to find out how he got it’: Morne Morkel on Shubman Gill injury and pitch quality at Eden Gardens
Gill lasted just three deliveries in the middle as he was in severe pain after hitting the boundary and was immediately off the field. The Indian Cricket Board confirmed that he had a cramp in his throat.The right-hander kept rubbing the back of his neck as he returned to the locker room. All parties concerned are currently focusing on the cricketer’s well-being and there are no discussions surrounding him at the moment.India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel revealed at the end of the game that the Indian No.4 had woken up with a “stiff neck” and played down chatter about the workload.“Gill is a very fit guy, he looks after himself very well, so it’s just unfortunate that he woke up this morning with a stiff neck and that carried over into what was a crucial day for us,” Morkel said.“At the time, we needed a different kind of partnership with him, which revolved around and … just bad timing,” he added.Gill’s father is in Kolkata for a Test match and is by the Indian captain’s side.
