Gill’s injury struggles a concern for ‘Indian cricket’s health’, says ex-bowler

Shubman Gill, India's Test and ODI captain, has faced recurring injury issues that have impacted his leadership role over the past year. Taking charge of the team in both formats midway through 2025, Gill has encountered multiple injury setbacks. A neck spasm during India's first Test against South Africa last year kept him out of the 0-2 series defeat, while a right-hand injury prevented his participation in the ODI series against South Africa.

Recently, Gill missed two of the three days of India's warm-up game against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo due to another impact injury.

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has expressed worry over Gill's injury concerns, emphasizing that the captain's health will be a priority as India navigates the transition. Gill, who has led India in eight out of nine Tests since assuming the captaincy this World Test Championship cycle, has won four games. Despite his successful leadership, Kartik acknowledges the potential challenges Gill may face due to ongoing injuries, both during his current stint as captain and in his future cricket career.