Team India have made an on-field change after captain Shubman Gill was ruled out of fielding duties due to his injury. Devdutt Padikkal has been brought in as the substitute fielder and is already out on the field as India prepare to defend their 30-run lead in the Kolkata Test.
With Gill unable to take the field, Rishabh Pant has taken over the captaincy responsibilities, leading India in South Africa’s second innings. Pant, who scored a brisk 27 earlier in the day, is now in charge of field placements and team strategy.
Gill’s absence confirms growing concerns about the seriousness of his injury, especially after he did not return to bat during India’s first innings.
Exclusive pictures show Devdutt joining the team huddle and Pant marshalling the players, marking a sudden but necessary leadership shift for India in this crucial phase of the Test.
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