Shubman Gill dismisses Siraj's injury concerns, says it 'takes time'

NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill on Thursday ruled out any injury concern for Mohammed Siraj after the pacer appeared to be below his best during the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.Siraj bowled at a reduced pace and often used a shorter run-up during the Test. His fitness also came under the scanner after he landed heavily while trying to take a catch in Sri Lanka's first innings.Gill, however, made it clear that Siraj was not carrying an injury.'Firstly, Siraj is not injured'Gill said Siraj had not been feeling his best even during the first Test in Galle and was also returning to international cricket after a break.“Firstly, Siraj is not injured. He didn't feel well even in the first match (at Galle). He last played against Afghanistan in June…so he was playing almost after a couple of months.