New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- At a time when captain Shubman Gill's participation in the second Test in Guwahati remains doubtful, the Indian team management has recalled all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy early. Reddy, who was the part of the Indian Test squad for Test series against South Africa, was released ahead of the first Test in Kolkata, and was asked to play India A fixtures against the Proteas in Rajkot.

But, according to a TOI report, Reddy has rejoined the squad for India's training session at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday (November 18). The Indian team will leave for Guwahati on Wednesday. Earlier, the BCCI had stated "Reddy will return to the squad for the second Test post the conclusion of the 'A' series."

That means, Reddy will miss ...