NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck injury on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, has been ruled out of the remainder of the match, the BCCI confirmed.

After the day’s play, he was taken to the hospital for check-ups and is now under observation. The BCCI medical team will continue to monitor his condition.

"Captain Shubman Gill had a neck injury on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Kolkata. He was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day's play," the team management said in a statement.

"He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will take no further part in the Test match. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team," it added.

Gill sustained a neck injury while batting on Day 2 of the first Test and had to retire hurt on 4.

Gill was stretchered into an ambulance to be admitted to a hospital on Saturday evening with his neck immobilised, hours after retiring hurt in India’s first innings.

The Indian captain felt pain in his neck immediately after executing a sweep for four off South Africa spinner Simon Harmer, and had left the field after receiving some initial treatment from the team's medical staff.

Vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who led India during Gill's absence on Saturday, would continue to lead the team for the remaining match.