Shubman Gill returns to bat in Sri Lanka warm-up match
Shubman Gill returned to batting action in India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI after missing the first two days with a finger injury.
India captain Shubman Gill returned to action on Sunday, walking out to open the innings in India's chase of 207 against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in the final innings of the Colombo warm-up match. Gill had missed the opening two days after suffering a right ring-finger injury during training in Colombo.
His return comes at an important time for India, with the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle scheduled for August 15. The captain was seen batting in the nets at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground earlier on Sunday before taking his place at the top of the order.
Gill's absence was confirmed at the toss on Friday morning after he sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during Thursday's practice session. KL Rahul had led the side in his absence during the first two days of the warm-up.