India, Nov. 23 -- Skipper Shubman Gill is all set to miss the upcoming three match ODI series against South Africa as his neck injury is likely to take more time to heal, sources in the BCCI said on Saturday. The names of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and senior player KL Rahul could be considered for stop-gap captaincy although veteran Rohit Sharma is also in the squad. As per reliable sources in the BCCI, Gill's injury isn't exactly restricted to neck spasm.

He would require extensive rest and hence Indian team management wouldn't want to risk rushing him back to action. Gill, who suffered a whiplash while batting in the opening Test in Kolkata, was forced to miss the Guwahati Test due to the injury. He is currently in Mumbai where ...