Shubman Gill suffers finger injury, KL Rahul leads India in warm-up game

Times of India — Top Stories · 7 Aug 2026, 4:33 am

During practice, Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain, suffered a finger injury, prompting the team to rest him on the first day of the warm-up match for safety. In his stead, KL Rahul is taking charge of the squad. With the Test series looming, there is growing concern about Gill's fitness, and the management is monitoring his recovery closely.

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