Shubman Gill during an IPL interview (Source: AP Photos)
IPL 2026 had a shocking setback on Saturday evening when Rashid Khan walked into the middle for the coin toss as the Gujarat Titans captain. He joined his counterpart, Riyan Parag, as Shubman Gill was ruled out of the GT vs RR match due to a muscle spasm.
Given the fact that it was not the first time Gill faced a similar injury, having felt pain in the neck last year. It ruled him out of the second Test between India and South Africa, and he also missed out on the ODI series.
Not to forget, Gill is currently India’s Test as well as the ODI captain. Therefore, Shubman Gill injury update is important for all the fans across the country.
Gujarat Titans Coach, Rashid Khan Break Silence On Shubman Gill Injury
When the entire country waited for Shubman Gill injury update, Gujarat Titans batting coach Parthiv Patel spoke to host broadcaster Star Sports during the Gujarat versus Rajasthan match.
Patel said Gill should be fit for Gujarat Titans’ next IPL 2026 match, which is against Delhi Capitals on April 8 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
"Obviously, he had a neck sprain before, and he had a spasm a couple of days back. Hoping he's fit for the coming game. It doesn't look like that serious. The injury management is not my forte. But I can definitely tell you that he should be fine," Parthiv Patel said during the GT vs RR match.
Moreover, Rashid, the stand-in GT captain, also provided an update on Shubman Gill injury.
"He's good. Just had muscle spasm. Should be back for the next game," Rashid said after the match.
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Who Replaced Shubman Gill In GT Playing XI Vs RR?
When Gill was not allowed to feature against Rajasthan Royals, he was replaced by Kumar Kushagra, who was excellent in India’s domestic circuit.
The young wicket-keeper batter had earlier bagged an INR 7.2 crore IPL contract, but could not get many opportunities.
However, GT signed him for just INR 65 lakh. And he did well against RR, smashing three fours in his 14-ball 18 while coming to open with Sai Sudharsan.
Gujarat Lose To Rajasthan In 1st IPL 2026 Thriller
The ongoing edition of the IPL saw its first thriller on Saturday. Eventually, it was Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan who emerged victorious.
Tushar Deshpande came to bowl the last over of the day, defending 10 runs off his final six deliveries. He did it with all his skills, as Rajasthan eventually defeated Gujarat by six runs.
Earlier, Dhruv Jurel shone with the bat for Rajasthan. Coming at No. 3, Jurel made 75 off just 42 deliveries, smashing five sixes and five fours to keep Rajasthan in control.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi kept on doing wonders, as Rajasthan finished with 210/6 on the board. In reply, GT could only reach 204/8.
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