Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Shubman Gill Injury Sparks Concern Ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
Shubman Gill is the captain of India's cricket team.
The day before a practice game, he got hurt two times.
First, a ball hit his thumb while he was practicing batting in the nets.
The team doctor checked him and said he could keep playing.
Later, a ball hit his right hand while he was practicing catching.
He was in pain again, and the doctor came to help him.
The doctors said he hurt his right ring finger.
He was told to rest, so he did not play on the first day of the warm-up game.
Another player, KL Rahul, led the team instead.
India will play a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting next week, so the team is being careful with its captain.
India Test captain Shubman Gill suffered two injury scares during practice on Thursday, a day before the warm-up game.
He was hit on the thumb while batting in the nets and later on the right hand during slip catching, with the physio attending both times.
The BCCI confirmed an 'impact injury' to Gill's right ring finger and ruled him out of Day 1 of the warm-up match as a precaution.
KL Rahul led India in the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club in Colombo.
India face multiple injury concerns: Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the series, while Washington Sundar and Sai Sudharsan are doubtful for the first Test.
- Who
- India Test captain Shubman Gill, vice-captain KL Rahul, the team physio, the BCCI, and new fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh; injury concerns also involve Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Sai Sudharsan.
- What
- Gill suffered two injury scares during practice — a blow to his thumb while batting and one to his right hand during slip catching — and was ruled out of Day 1 of the warm-up match with an impact injury to his right ring finger.
- When
- Thursday (August 6), a day before the warm-up game; the three-day warm-up match began Friday, the first Test starts August 15 and the second Test begins August 23.
- Where
- Sri Lanka; the warm-up match was at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo, with the first Test in Galle and the second in Colombo.
- Why
- The injuries occurred accidentally during routine batting and slip catching practice ahead of the Test series, which is why the team adopted a cautious approach.
- Player
- Shubman Gill (India Test captain)
- Injury
- Impact injury to right ring finger; hit on thumb and right hand during practice
- Medical care
- Treated by team physio both times; cleared to resume batting after first scare
- Warm-up match
- Three-day game vs Sri Lanka XI at Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo (from Friday)
- Stand-in captain
- KL Rahul led India on Day 1 of the warm-up match
- Test series
- Two Tests vs Sri Lanka — first in Galle on August 15, second in Colombo from August 23
- Other injuries
- Bumrah ruled out of series; Sundar (hamstring) and Sudharsan (toe) doubtful; Reddy and Rana ruled out earlier
- New additions
- Auqib Nabi received his first India call-up; Subhadeep Ghosh joined as fielding coach
Sources
Shubman Gill Injured, India Appoint New Captain For First Day Of Warm Up Game vs Sri Lanka XI
Huge Blow For Team India! Shubman Gill's Injury Sparks Major Concern Ahead Of Sri Lanka Test Series
Big blow to India as Shubman Gill suffers thumb injury ahead of Sri Lanka Test opener
