Shubman Gill Injury Update: Good news has come for the Indian team before the Test series against Sri Lanka. Indian team captain Shubman Gill looks completely fit. While on one hand the Indian team is playing a practice match with Sri Lanka Cricket XI. On the other hand, captain Shubman Gill was seen batting in the nets separately from Team India. Shubman Gill had injured the ring finger of his right hand during the practice session in Sri Lanka. Due to this, he did not come on the field on the first day of the warm-up match and then did not come to bat on the second day also. Considering his injury, the team management advised him to rest and recover. On Sunday (August 9), Shubman Gill came to practice in the nets.
Big update on Shubman Gill’s injury
According to a Times of India report, Shubman Gill first batted in the nets with his finger taped. He then removed the tape and batted. Gill faced Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian, and Vipraj Nigam in the nets without any problems. Meanwhile, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak are monitoring Gill’s batting. During the break, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak spoke with Shubman Gill.
Indian Captain Shubman Gill working hard with the batting coach for the Test series
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Shubman Gill ready for the Test series
It is being reported that Indian captain Shubman Gill is fully fit. He is now ready to play the Test series against Sri Lanka. Furthermore, he may be seen batting on the third day of the warm-up match. The Test series between India and Sri Lanka begins on August 15th. The first match of this series will be played at Galle from August 15th to 19th. The second Test will then be played in Colombo from August 23rd to 27th.
Today is the third day of the warm-up match.
Ahead of the Test series, the Indian team is playing a three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI. Batting first, Sri Lanka Cricket XI declared their innings at 363 for 8. The Indian team then declared their innings at 357 for 6 in the second innings. Devdutt Padikkal, batting at number 3, scored an unbeaten 142. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also scored 63 before retiring hurt. Meanwhile, Manav Suthar contributed 41, and Gurnur Brar 36. Sri Lanka Cricket XI is currently playing its second innings.