Shubman Gill yet to return to nets; green tinge Guwahati surface under spotlight

Preparations for the second Test in Guwahati are underway, with the Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch showing a green tinge. Shubman Gill, recovering from a neck spasm, may join practice tomorrow. The red soil pitch is expected to offer pace and bounce, aiming for a balanced surface after Kolkata’s criticism.