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Gill declared fit for India’s Sri Lanka Test opener
India batting mainstay Shubman Gill has been declared fully fit for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting Wednesday in Colombo. India's bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed the news, ending speculation over…
The Story in Brief
India batting mainstay Shubman Gill has been declared fully fit for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting Wednesday in Colombo. India's bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed the news, ending speculation over Gill's participation after he missed a training session due to neck stiffness. The 24-year-old is expected to slot straight back into the playing XI, likely replacing Ruturaj Gaikwad. India are aiming for a clean sweep in the two-match series against the hosts.
The Indian Opinion
The breathless hype around Gill's fitness is a classic Indian cricket media overreaction. This isn't a comeback from a career-threatening injury; it's a routine recovery from a stiff neck. The real test is whether he can convert starts into big scores against a quality spin attack on Sri Lankan tracks. Watch his shot selection against Prabath Jayasuriya in the first session. If he falls fishing outside off again, all this fitness drama will mean nothing.
Source: zeenews.india.com
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