New Delhi: Shibman Gill on Wednesday issued a worrying update on his neck injury despite returning to action during Match 14 of IPL 2026 between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Continuing their strong start to the season, Delhi Capitals opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
While DC came into the game with two wins, Gujarat Titans were still looking for their first victory. This match also saw the return of GT captain Shibman Gill after he missed the previous match due to muscle spasm.
Gill’s injury concerns and returns.
Gill’s return was a boost for Gujarat, but his update on his fitness raised some concerns. When asked if it was the same repetitive strain injury he suffered during India’s home series against South Africa, he admitted, “It’s much better, thank you. Yes, it’s something like that.”It suggests that the neck problem he suffered earlier may still persist, even though he is fit enough to play.
DC vs. GT News
At the toss, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel explained the decision to bowl first by pointing to pitch conditions and recent success in the chase.He said that we will bowl first. We have chased well in the last two matches and this is a fresh wicket. It’s raining, there may be some humidity. Bowl first, look at the wicket, restrict them and chase the score.Delhi have looked strong with back-to-back wins so far, while Gujarat Titans have struggled, losing both their matches. With Gill back in the line-up, GT will be hoping to turn things around and get their campaign back on track, but concerns over his fitness could be a talking point going forward.
