When will Shubman Gill return to Team India? That’s the question every Indian cricket fan has been asking, and now there’s a major update on his rehab timeline.Gill has completed a full, unrestricted batting session at the Centre of Excellence, and the good news is that he felt no discomfort.
Over the next few days, he’ll go through progressive batting drills and ground conditioning as part of his rehabilitation plan. His crucial ‘Return to Play’ clearance match is set for December 5, and only after that will it be clear whether Gill can feature in the T20I series against South Africa.The medical staff is optimistic based on his recovery so far.
What happened to Shubman Gill?
Shubman Gill started the first Test between India and South Africa in Kolkata as expected, spending nearly all of Day 1 on the field before stepping in to bat early on Day 2.
However, after just three deliveries—and a boundary—Gill appeared visibly uncomfortable, clutching the back of his neck.
He was soon taken off the field, and it was later confirmed that he had suffered neck spasms, requiring hospitalization. Though he was discharged quickly, the injury ruled him out for the rest of the match—and the entire Test series, which India ultimately lost 2-0.
Gill has also been sidelined from the ODI series against South Africa. KL Rahul is now leading the squad, with Yashasvi Jaiswal stepping in as opener alongside Rohit Sharma.
Yes, Gill is vital in the buildup to next year’s T20 World Cup. But the bigger, tougher question is this - should he really be rushed back?
