3 players who can replace Shubman Gill in the Guwahati Test match: Team India has suffered a major setback in the ongoing Test series between India and South Africa. Captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck strain during the first Test, making his chances of playing in the second Test highly unlikely.
The injury is not serious, but the medical team has advised him to rest. Consequently, a new batsman could be included in his place in the series-deciding match in Guwahati on November 22nd.
Team India felt the lack of an extra batsman in the first Test, resulting in a defeat. Now, if India wants to avoid a clean sweep in the home series, choosing the right replacement is crucial.
Here are three players who could replace Shubman Gill
3. Rajat Patidar
Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar is also a strong option. He scored an unbeaten double century against Punjab in the Ranji Trophy. He also played a key role in Central Zone’s victory in the Duleep Trophy, scoring two centuries and two half-centuries.
His stable mindset, match-management ability, and recent form make him a suitable replacement for Shubman. Any of these three players could strengthen India’s batting in the Guwahati Test. Now it remains to be seen who the selectors choose and what strategy Team India adopts to save the series.
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2. Karun Nair
Karun Nair, known for his triple centuries, has been in excellent form this season. He has scored 602 runs in five Ranji Trophy matches at an average of over 100. Although his performance during the England tour was lackluster, he has since made a strong comeback.
His patience, technical skills, and ability to play long innings in Test matches make him a strong contender.
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
Young Maharashtra batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the strongest contenders at the moment. He has been consistently performing well in domestic cricket and for India A. In the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, he scored a century and two half-centuries in just two matches. He also scored a century and a fifty in the India A ODI series.
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