New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- In what comes as a major blow to the Indian team, captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to be fit for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting on November 30. The Indian captain suffered a neck spasm during the first Test against the Proteas, and was ruled out of that game on Day 3 and subsequently the series.

According to a PTI report, KL Rahul might step in as captain in the absence of Gill, who is currently in Mumbai for further medical assessment of his injury. With Shreyas Iyer also out with a rib cage injury, the BCCI is looking for a stop-gap solution in Rahul, who will return to lead the side after two years.

The last time India played an ODI under Rahul was in South Africa in December 2023. Ris...