India, Nov. 17 -- Shubman Gill hasn't had a break since September. After the Asia Cup in Dubai, he returned to India for the two-Test series against the West Indies, followed by the Australia tour, which featured three ODIs and five T20Is. While other players were rotated across formats, Gill remained a constant presence and then came back home for the opening Test against South Africa, where the workload finally caught up with him.

On Day 2 of the match at Eden Gardens, he suffered neck spasms, for which he was taken to the hospital immediately. He did not return to action for the remainder of the match. With the Indian Test captain absent, the hosts were bowled out for 93 in their chase of 124 as South Africa sealed a 30-run win inside...