KL Rahul to captain India in ODIs as Gill ruled out with neck injury
KL Rahul to captain India in ODIs as Gill ruled out with neck injury
KL Rahul steps in as India's ODI captain for the South Africa series after Shubman Gill suffers a neck injury; with Iyer out, Rahul faces a leadership test.
KL Rahul is set to lead India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30 in Ranchi, after Shubman Gill was ruled out with a neck injury more serious than initially thought. With vice-captain Shreyas Iyer also sidelined with a rib cage injury, Rahul will step back into the leadership role for the 50-over format after a two-year gap. Gill’s situation has prompted the selectors to consider a stop-gap captain and adjust the squad accordingly. Tests are underway to determine whether the issue is muscular or nerve-related, and Gill has received injections to help manage symptoms while rest and rehabilitation are planned. In addition to Gill’s uncertain future, there is a strong possibility he may also miss the T20I series, depending on how his recovery progresses. A spinal specialist has been consulted, and findings have been shared with the chief selector as part of the ongoing assessment.
