7 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : India batter Shubman Gill missed Day 1 of the warm-up match in Sri Lanka after sustaining an injury, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming Test series.
The team management is monitoring his condition, with further updates expected after medical assessment.
Gill Sidelined for Opening Day
Gill did not take the field on the opening day of the practice match due to the injury.
The nature and severity of the issue have not yet been officially disclosed.
Team Management Monitoring Recovery
Indian team officials are expected to assess Gill’s fitness over the coming days before deciding on his availability for the remainder of the warm-up fixture and the Test series.
The medical staff will continue to monitor his progress.
Concern Ahead of Test Series
Gill’s absence comes at a crucial time as India fine-tunes its preparations for the Test series against Sri Lanka.
His fitness will be closely watched, given his importance to the team’s batting lineup.
Awaiting Official Update
The BCCI and team management are likely to provide a detailed update after evaluating the extent of the injury.