India captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to play the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati after being advised not to fly due to acute neck pain. Gill injured his neck while batting on Day 2 of the first Test and later retired hurt. Medical scans showed neck spasms, and doctors have advised him to rest for three to four days and continue wearing a neck collar. The team is monitoring his recovery daily and will make a final decision by Tuesday. If he misses the match, India may turn to B Sai Sudharsan or Devdutt Padikkal as replacements.

India’s 30-run loss to South Africa at Eden Gardens has led to sharp criticism of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin said India are “leaving too much to chance” by choosing risky turning pitches. He said that under Virat Kohli, India “batted long and put scoreboard pressure,” but now the team is struggling in simple chases. Haddin also said India have “taken their world-class batters out of the game” with such surfaces. South Africa legend Shaun Pollock questioned the team’s mindset, asking, “Where are those old Indian batters who found ways of dominating tough conditions?” (PC: BCCI)

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma delivered a pointed assessment after defeating India by 30 runs at Eden Gardens, stating his team adapted better to conditions India requested. The controversial pitch, prepared per India's specifications for spin-friendly conditions, backfired spectacularly as India collapsed to 93 chasing 124. Bavuma's disciplined 55 proved decisive on a surface offering sharp turn and uneven bounce from Day 1. While India banked on spinners Jadeja, Axar and Kuldeep dominating, South Africa's Simon Harmer claimed eight wickets. Both coach Gautam Gambhir and CAB president Sourav Ganguly confirmed the pitch aligned with India's demands. South Africa leads 1-0, with the second Test starting November 22 in Guwahati. (PC: India Today)

India captain Shubman Gill has been discharged from a Kolkata hospital after his neck injury during the first Test against South Africa. Doctors say he is stable and moving better, but he will stay under watch at the team hotel. His travel to Guwahati for the second Test is still uncertain. Gill was hurt on Day 2 after a sudden jerk while playing a shot and retired hurt soon after. His absence was felt in India’s chase of 124, which ended in a 30-run defeat. India now wait to see if Gill recovers in time for the match starting 22 November. (PC: PTI)

India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the Eden Gardens pitch after the team’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test, saying the surface was “exactly what we asked for” and contained “no demons”. The pitch drew criticism for unpredictable bounce and sharp turn as India were bowled out for 93 while chasing 124, raising debate over whether it was suitable for Test cricket. Sourav Ganguly supported the curator, insisting the conditions matched team demands. The loss gave South Africa a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.    

India suffered a shock defeat to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens after failing to chase 124 runs. The pitch turned sharp and uneven, and India’s batting fell apart without injured captain Shubman Gill. South Africa’s Simon Harmer led the attack with key wickets, while captain Temba Bavuma’s brave 55 proved match-changing. Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets earlier, but India’s second innings collapsed under pressure. Washington Sundar fought hard with 31, and Axar Patel tried a late comeback, but it was not enough. South Africa won by 30 runs, taking a 1-0 series lead after 15 years. (PC: HT)

Jadeja achieved the milestone during the opening Test against South Africa national cricket team at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, by crossing 4,000 runs in just his 88th Test. He now joins elite all-rounders Ian Botham, Kapil Dev and Daniel Vettori in that rare club. Only Botham reached the double faster, in 72 Tests. The feat underscores Jadeja’s exceptional value as a batting-and-bowling all-rounder for the India national cricket team. (PC: X)

Shubman Gill was stretchered off during Day 2 of the first Test vs South Africa after a neck spasm, following a sweep shot off Simon Harmer. He was admitted to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata and kept under ICU observation. A six-member critical care panel — including a neurologist, neurosurgeon and cardiologist — has been formed to closely monitor his recovery. The BCCI has confirmed he will not play the rest of the Test, and his availability for the next match in Guwahati remains uncertain. (PC: NDTV)

India captain Shubman Gill was taken off the field in an ambulance after a neck injury during Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. Gill hurt his neck while playing a slog-sweep against Simon Harmer and retired hurt after scoring four runs. Hours later, he was seen on a stretcher with a neck brace and was moved to Woodlands Hospital for tests. The BCCI said he has a neck spasm and is under close watch. Assistant coach Morne Morkel said it may have started earlier due to fatigue. India now wait for updates on their captain’s condition.

Day 2 of the Kolkata Test turned into a dustbowl drama as 16 wickets fell on a dry and turning Eden Gardens pitch. India were bowled out for 189, with Simon Harmer taking 4 for 30 for South Africa. But the match changed fast when Ravindra Jadeja produced a brilliant spell, taking 4 for 29 and breaking South Africa’s middle order. By stumps, South Africa were 93 for 7, leading by only 63 runs. Temba Bavuma fought hard with an unbeaten 29, but India finished the day stronger. The pitch stayed uneven, sharp and unpredictable, giving spinners full control. (PC: India Today)