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Shubman Gill likely to miss warm-up batting after finger injury
India captain Shubman Gill is likely to miss batting on Day 2 of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, after an impact injury to his right ring finger.…
The Story in Brief
India captain Shubman Gill is likely to miss batting on Day 2 of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, after an impact injury to his right ring finger. Gill was hit twice during practice on Thursday, once in the nets and again during slip-catching. The BCCI confirmed the injury and said his absence from Day 1 was a precaution. KL Rahul led the side on Friday.
On Saturday, Gill did not pad up or net before play, instead working with the strength and conditioning coach. The Times Now report says the camp is prioritising recovery over batting practice, raising concern ahead of the first Test. India also face uncertainty over back-up batter Sai Sudharsan’s fitness. Gill’s participation in the Test series will depend on the medical team’s assessment in the coming days.
The Indian Opinion
The BCCI’s cautious handling of Shubman Gill’s finger injury has divided opinion. Some call it sensible amid a packed schedule, while others see it as a sign of India’s fragile top-order depth. The real test will come when the medical team decides: is Gill fit to lead on the first morning of the Test series?
Sources (3): sports.ndtv.com, timesnownews.com, sports.ndtv.com (2)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
