Gill skips Day 1 of practice game against SLC XI due to finger injury
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill will miss the first day of a practice match against SLC XI due to a finger injury sustained during training. KL Rahul has been appointed to lead the team in his absence as the BCCI medical team monitors Gill's recovery.
Why it matters
The injury raises concerns about the captain's availability for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
India captain Shubman Gill will not take the field on the opening day of the practice match against SLC XI here on Friday (August 7, 2026) after sustaining an injury to his right finger during practice.
Gill picked up the niggle during a training session here on Thursday (August 5) and as result, K.L. Rahul is leading the side in his absence.
SLC XI has won the toss and opted to bat in the three-day practice game.
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