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Shubman Gill injured in practice before warm-up match against Sri Lanka A

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:31 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Shubman Gill injured in practice before warm-up match against Sri Lanka A

Summary

Shubman Gill sustained a thumb injury during net practice in Colombo ahead of India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka A. The incident occurred a day before the three-day fixture, raising fitness concerns for the Indian team, which is already missing Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sai Sudharsan due to injuries. Despite the scare, Gill resumed training after receiving treatment. The Indian squad is under pressure with the tour upcoming.

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Status Watch

•Gill injures thumb in nets on August 6.
•India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka A begins on August 7.
•Bumrah, Sundar, and Sudharsan already ruled out for the tour.
•Gill resumed training after injury scare.
•India's fitness management facing scrutiny.

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12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Shubman Gill injury scare: India captain injures thumb a day before India's warm-up game vs Sri Lanka A

What they're saying

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Shubman Gill suffered a scare with a thumb injury during net practice in Colombo a day before India's warm-up game in Sri Lanka. Get the latest medical update.
— Yahoo Sports

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