# Rahul leads Indians in tour game with Gill out injured 2026-08-08T03:46:51+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet KL Rahul will captain the Indian side in a tour game after Shubman Gill was ruled out with an injury, Cricinfo reports. The match is part of the team's preparations for a series. Gill's absence is a blow, but Rahul's leadership experience provides cover. The tour game will also give other players a chance to impress the selectors. ## Coverage - cricinfo.com Tags: captaincy, Indian cricket team, injury, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, tour game Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rahul-leads-indians-in-tour-game-with-gill-out-injured/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rahul-leads-indians-in-tour-game-with-gill-out-injured/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.