Nitish Kumar Reddy set for recall in second Test amid Shubman Gill injury scare: Report

After a 30-run drubbing against South Africa in the opening Test of the two-match series on Sunday, November 16 at the Eden Gardens, the Men in Blue will look to reshape for the second Test, which is scheduled

to be played from November 22 to 26 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. While the hosts will be looking to avenge their Kolkata Test defeat, they are also sweating on the fitness of red-ball captain Shubman Gill.

Notably, Shubman Gill left the field mid-way through India’s first innings, playing just three deliveries after complaining of neck spasm. While he was admitted to a hospital for further examination, he was discharged following India’s defeat in first Test. Although, he is continuously being monitored by the BCCI medical team, his participation in the second Test remains doubtful.

Nitish Kumar Reddy to join Indian camp ahead of second Test; to miss final List A game: Reports

Amidst this, the Indian team management had decided to recall all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was initially released to join the India A squad for One-Day series against South Africa A in Rajkot. While he was initially set to rejoin the Indian camp in Guwahati after the conclusion of the A series, but injury woes to Shubman Gill has promoted them for an early recall of Nitish Reddy.

According to reports citing Times of India, Reddy will join the side ahead of the training session on November 18 and as a result, miss the final One-Day against South Africa, scheduled to be played on November 19 in Rajkot. Moreover, it is to be noted that Nitish Kumar reddy’s inclusion could give India a suitable left-right combination, with one more option among bowlers.

India's updated squad for second Test:

Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep