Shubman Gill addresses fitness concerns ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

India captain Shubman Gill denied a communication gap with the BCCI Centre of Excellence regarding player injuries ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Gill stated that the team management has maintained constant contact over the rehabilitation of players, specifically addressing the status of Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah. The captain emphasized the need for fully fit players in the five-day format of Test cricket. Gill also expressed confidence in the squad's ability, highlighting young all-rounder Manav Suthar as a potential contributor if given an opportunity during the series.
- •Shubman Gill denies communication gap with BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- •Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah have been ruled out due to fitness issues.
- •Team management has kept regular contact regarding rehabilitation.
- •Gill backs young all-rounder Manav Suthar for potential contributions.
- •India emphasizes the importance of fully fit players for Test matches.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — 'Constant communication': Shubman Gill denies gap with BCCI CoE amid injury woes
"Speaking to the media on the eve of the first Test, Gill said the team management had been closely following the rehabilitation of players at the CoE.
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