Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa with a toe injury. India, who are leading the series 2-1, are slated to face South Africa in the fourth T20I on Wednesday in Lucknow, followed by the final encounter at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

According to a PTI report, Gill sustained the injury during India’s training in Lucknow. “It is learnt that Gill has sustained the injury during training session and all precautionary measures are being taken to ensure his speedy recovery,” said the PTI report quoting close sources.

In the absence of Gill, Sanju Samson will replace the right-hander at the top of the order.