Neck spasms ruled Shubman Gill out of action from the first India vs South Africa Test mid-innings on Day 2.

The captain of the Indian team was seen in discomfort after facing three balls, even scoring a four, and taken off the field, never to return in the match. 

His participation in the second Test, set to be played in Guwahati from November 22, 2025, also looks unlikely, as according to a Times of India report, Gill has been released from India's squad and has left for Mumbai to seek specialist opinion on his injury.

Gill Responding Well To Treatment: BCCI

While Shubman Gill might not be able to participate in the second and final Test match of the India-South Africa series, Devajit Saikia, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had stated earlier that he was responding well to treatment and will continue to be monitored.

"He (Shubman Gill) 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."