# Gill, Sudharsan injuries hit India ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

2026-08-08T00:00:03+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Shubman Gill will miss the opening day of India's three-day practice match against SLC XI in Colombo after sustaining a finger injury during training on Thursday, The Hindu reports. K.L. Rahul will lead the side in his absence. Top-order batter Sai Sudharsan earlier missed the squad's departure to Sri Lanka due to a toe injury. He is recovering at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and his availability for the two-Test series starting August 15 will be assessed over the next few days, PTI reports. The medical staff is being cautious to prevent re-injury, citing the case of pacer Harshit Rana.

## Coverage

- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/india-test-squad-arrives-in-sri-lanka-sai-sudharsan-stays-back-in-bangalore-recovers-from-toe-injury-in-coe/20260804.htm>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/gill-skips-day-1-of-practice-game-against-slc-xi-due-to-finger-injury/article71319497.ece>

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