# Shubman Gill Sits Out Warm-Up With Finger Injury, KL Rahul Leads India

2026-08-07T04:16:48+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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India captain Shubman Gill will miss the first day of the three-day warm-up against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo after sustaining an impact injury to his right ring finger during practice on Thursday. The BCCI said the decision was precautionary and that its medical team is monitoring him. KL Rahul is leading India at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, where Sri Lanka XI won the toss and chose to bat. The match is India’s only competitive outing before the two-Test series begins in Galle on August 15. The visitors aim to prepare for Sri Lanka’s conditions, particularly spin, but intermittent rain is forecast in Colombo. The BCCI has not said whether Gill’s injury will affect the rest of the warm-up or the Test series.

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