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Shubman Gill (Source: AFP)
India captain Shubman Gill has suffered an injury scare just days before the start of the Test series against Sri Lanka. The right-handed batter did not take the field on the opening day of India's three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI on Friday, August 7.
Gill injured his right ring finger during India's practice session on Thursday. He was hit twice while batting in the nets and later appeared to aggravate the issue during slip-catching drills.
The injury initially appeared to be precautionary, but the Indian team management is not willing to take any chances ahead of the first Test in Galle.
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BCCI Medical Team Closely Monitoring Shubman Gill
The BCCI confirmed on August 7 that Gill would not take part in the opening day of the warm-up game as a precaution.
The board also stated that its medical team is monitoring his progress. With Gill unavailable, KL Rahul was given the responsibility of leading India.
In an official update, the BCCI said - "Captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during India’s practice on Thursday. As a precautionary measure, he will not take the field on Day 1 of the warm-up game against SLC XI. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress. KL Rahul will lead the team in Gill’s absence."
Will Shubman Gill Play In IND vs SL 1st Test?
Now the next question is: Will Gill play the first Test vs Sri Lanka?
According to a Times of India report, the Indian management has decided that Gill will sit out the practice fixture so that he can be fully ready for the Galle Test, which begins on August 15.
"Gill’s finger is in a good shape, the management doesn’t want to take any chances with the captain. Following discussions after play on Day 1, the management decided the right-hander will sit out this fixture to be absolutely ready for the Galle Test, from August 15." according to reports from Times of India.
It is important to mention that Gill
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