Marathon hit! Shubman Gill bats for over an hour in NCC nets
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill returned to net practice in Colombo following a thumb injury, showing no signs of discomfort during an hour-long session. The team management remains cautious, likely excluding him from the current warm-up match to ensure his fitness for upcoming critical fixtures.
Why it matters
Player health is a critical factor for national sports teams, and the management's cautious approach reflects the high stakes of upcoming international cricket series.
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Moments after Mohammed Siraj marked his run-up to commence Day 3 proceedings at the Nondescript Cricket Club, Shubman Gill put on his training gear and went to the nets. Net bowlers and coaches Gautam Gambhir, Morne Morkel, Sairaj Bahutale and Sitanshu Kotak accompanied the Indian skipper as he prepared for his first batting session since the impact injury on the eve of the multi-day warm-up fixture.There was taping around his thumb when he took guard but there was no visible discomfort as the right-hander returned to business as usual on a very pleasant morning in Colombo. Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam handled the bowling duties and Gill changed nets during the session, which lasted well over an hour.
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