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Shubman Gill hit twice on hand during Colombo training
India Test captain Shubman Gill took two blows to his right hand during training in Colombo on Thursday, one day before India's warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI. Rediff reports that…
The Story in Brief
India Test captain Shubman Gill took two blows to his right hand during training in Colombo on Thursday, one day before India's warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI. Rediff reports that a delivery from pacer Gurnoor Brar struck his thumb in the nets. Gill had it strapped, resumed batting and later faced spinners. He was hit again during a slip-catching drill and briefly used an ice pack.
Initial medical assessments found no fracture or serious damage, and Gill completed the session. The 26-year-old has scored 1,109 runs, including six centuries, in his last 10 Tests. India begin their 2025-27 World Test Championship campaign in Sri Lanka, with the first Test scheduled for August 15.
The Indian Opinion
The alarmist line that two knocks automatically threaten India's campaign is not supported by the available facts. Nor should a clear initial assessment be treated as a final medical clearance before a Test series. The sensible checkpoint is Gill's hand during the warm-up match, followed by team updates if he cannot bat or field normally. His recent record matters, but so does whether he can complete match duties without protection or pain.
Source: rediff.com
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