Shubman Gill resumes batting after finger injury ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
The India captain returned to the nets after two days of rest, with the BCCI medical team monitoring his right ring-finger injury.
- On the second day of the warm-up match, India finished at 357 for 8, trailing Sri Lanka Cricket XI by 6 runs, with stand-in captain KL Rahul leading in Shubman Gill's absence.
- Captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during practice on Thursday, forcing him to miss the match's opening two days while the BCCI medical team monitored his progress.
- With Yashasvi Jaiswal falling for zero, Devdutt Padikkal and Ravindra Jadeja steadied the innings with an unbeaten 142 and gritty 63 respectively, helping India reach 357.
- Offering a boost ahead of the Test series, Gill returned to batting practice on Sunday, participating in drills without visible discomfort after two days of rest.
- The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka begins August 15 at the Galle International Stadium, with India aiming to improve their standing in the World Test Championship.
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Shubman Gill captured practicing warm-up drills ahead of Sri Lanka Test amid injury concerns
Star India skipper Shubman Gill was captured participating in warm-up drills and batting in the nets after an injury to his ring finger ruled him out of the three-day practice game between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI.
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Shubman Gill provides a major boost for Team India, returning to batting practice after an impact injury to his right ring finger. The India captain's recovery comes just days before the crucial two-match Test series against Sri Lanka begins on August 15, marking the start of their ICC World Test Championship campaign. 🏏 Shubman Gill Resumes Batting Practice Following Finger Injury Ahead of IND vs SL Test Series 2026.
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