# Shubman Gill nets over hour but Test fitness still in doubt

2026-08-09T07:26:13+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Shubman Gill returned to the nets on the final day of India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, batting for over an hour in a session focused on spin. He had sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger on Thursday. He wore taping initially but later removed it, showing no visible discomfort. The entire coaching staff, including Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel, supervised the session. However, sources say Gill remains unlikely to play in the ongoing warm-up, as the team does not want to risk him ahead of the crucial Test series opener against Sri Lanka from August 15 in Galle. His fitness will continue to be monitored.

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