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Shubman Gill misses warm-up after right ring-finger injury
India captain Shubman Gill did not take the field on Friday, the first day of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. The BCCI said Gill sustained an…
The Story in Brief
India captain Shubman Gill did not take the field on Friday, the first day of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. The BCCI said Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during practice on Thursday and was rested as a precaution. Vice-captain KL Rahul led India at the toss after Sri Lanka XI chose to bat.
The BCCI medical team is monitoring Gill’s progress. India begin their two-Test series in Galle on August 15, followed by the second Test in Colombo from August 23. Jasprit Bumrah is also absent from the tour after a knee-pain relapse during rehabilitation, according to Sportstar.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that one finger injury has thrown India’s entire tour into crisis are premature. So is treating Gill’s absence from one practice day as proof that he will miss the Tests. The confirmed facts are limited: an impact injury, precautionary rest and medical monitoring. The useful test is whether the BCCI clears Gill to train and play before the August 15 opener in Galle.
Sources (5): sportstar.thehindu.com, sports.ndtv.com, rediff.com, cricinfo.com, news.abplive.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 5 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 5 sources.
