New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Indian cricket fans received a major shock on Saturday (November 15), during Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. Captain Shubman Gill retired hurt after facing just three balls due to a sudden neck spasm. Later reports confirmed he was taken to a hospital in Kolkata for scans and observation, raising concerns about his participation in the ongoing match.

Shubman Gill entered the crease after Washington Sundar's dismissal, with India building a steady reply to South Africa's 159. He unleashed a powerful slog-sweep off spinner Simon Harmer for a boundary, getting off the mark in style, on the fifth ball of the over.

However, as he completed the shot and straightened up, Gill clutched the lef...