Rahul captains India in tour game as Gill ruled out with injury
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
KL Rahul is set to lead India in a tour game following Shubman Gill's injury to his right ring finger, sustained during a training session the day before. The game is taking place today, August 7, 2026. Gill, who normally serves as India's Test captain, will not participate, impacting the team's lineup. The full extent of Gill's injury and its implications for upcoming matches remains unclear.
- •Shubman Gill suffers finger injury during training.
- •KL Rahul appointed as captain for today's match.
- •Game takes place on August 7, 2026.
- •Gill's injury status may affect future matches.
- 4:56 AMESPNcricinfo — Rahul leads Indians in tour game with Gill out injured
"Shubman Gill, India's regular Test captain, has an "impact injury to his right ring finger", which he picked up during a training session the day before the game
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