Shubman Gill was nowhere to been seen on day two of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the NCC Grounds in Colombo on Saturday.
When India lost its second wicket, Ravindra Jadeja walked into bat at number four — a position where Gill is likely to bat in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
The India Test captain, Gill, did not take the field on the first day as well, nursing an impact injury he had during the training session on Thursday.
“Captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during India’s practice on Thursday. As a precautionary measure, he will not take the field on Day 1 of the warm-up game against SLC XI,” the statement put out by the BCCI, had read.
KL Rahul has been leading the side in Gill’s absence.
SLC XI 363/8 on the opening day and declared on the overnight score.
The two-match Test series will begin on August 15 in Galle before the returning to Colombo’s SSC Stadium for the second match.
Published on Aug 08, 2026
