India, Nov. 21 -- India captain Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck spasm in the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, won't be participating in the second match of the two-game series as he was released from the squad on the eve of the contest. The 26-year-old had travelled to Guwahati earlier this week in a bid to prove his fitness; however, Gill has now travelled to Mumbai to gain some much-needed rest. With Gill being ruled out, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the hosts in the all-important Test, where India need to come up with a victory to level the two-match series.

According to news agency PTI, Gill will now focus on his recovery process and aim to return to full fitness. "Gill has been released...