Shubman Gill likely to play in first Test after successful warm-up innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Shubman Gill batted on the final day of India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, scoring 44 runs off 54 balls. The Indian coach confirmed Gill's fitness after he missed the first day due to a finger injury. His return is essential for India as they prepare for the first Test against Sri Lanka, set to start on August 15. The absence of Gill would have compounded injury concerns, given that Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan are already ruled out for the series.
- •Gill scored 44 runs in warm-up match against Sri Lanka.
- •He missed initial day due to a finger injury.
- •Coach confirmed he is ready for the first Test.
- •India faces Sri Lanka in the first Test on August 15.
- •Team already without Bumrah and Sudharsan for the series.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Shubman Gill availability for 1st Test: Coach provides positive update as India captain batted on final day of practice match
"While Indian fans were very much worried after Shubman Gill's recent injury, a positive update has been made by the Indian coach, and the skipper might be returning soon.
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