On day two’s play in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, after sweeping South African off-spinner Simon Harmer for four on the fifth ball of the 35th over, Gill immediately clutched his neck in visible discomfort and had to retire hurt on four.

Gill was then taken to hospital for examination after stumps, with a cervical collar around his neck. The BCCI announced ahead of day three’s play that Gill was ruled out for the remainder of the game, which India lost by 30 runs to be 0-1 behind in the two-game series.

“Team India captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test against South Africa and was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play. He was kept under observation and discharged the next day.”

“Shubman has been responding well to the medical treatment provided and will travel to Guwahati with the team on 19th November, 2025. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team and a decision on his participation in the 2nd Test will be taken accordingly,” said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia in a statement.

“Team India captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test against South Africa and was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play. He was kept under observation and discharged the next day.”

Since the Asia Cup in the UAE, Gill has been on an unbroken playing spree across formats and was among four Test players who flew in to Kolkata directly from Australia after the T20I series ended in a 2-1 win.