# Kuldeep rested, Gill fit as India weigh options for Galle Test

2026-08-09T17:42:36+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said Kuldeep Yadav's absence from bowling in the second innings of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was a precautionary measure to manage his workload after he bowled 18 overs. Captain Shubman Gill, who was hit on the hand during net practice, returned to bat and is 'absolutely fine'. Bahutule indicated the playing XI for the first Test in Galle will depend on conditions, with four spinners, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain, vying for spots. Devdutt Padikkal strengthened his case with a century in the warm-up.

## Coverage

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- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/kuldeep-yadav-rested-in-warm-up-due-to-workload-says-indias-spin-coach-sairaj-bahutule-sri-lanka-tour/20260809.htm>
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