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Pant to Lead India Against SA After Gill's Injury
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Rishabh Pant will captain India in the second Test against South Africa.
- Shubman Gill is sidelined due to a neck injury, missing the crucial match.
- The series-levelling match begins Saturday in Guwahati at 9 AM IST.
Rishabh Pant will lead India in the second Test against South Africa, beginning Saturday in Guwahati. Regular captain Shubman Gill has been sidelined due to a neck injury, forcing the team management to hand over leadership duties to Pant. This change comes at a critical juncture for India, who are trailing 0-1 in the two-match series following South Africa's victory in the first Test.
The decisive match is scheduled to commence at 9 AM IST at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Gill was formally released from the squad after failing to recover from the neck spasm he experienced during the first innings of the previous Test in Kolkata. India's squad for the match includes players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah.
The South African squad, led by Temba Bavuma, features key players such as Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada. India aims for a series-levelling win to conclude the tour on a high note. The game will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar.
