India, Aug. 7 -- India Test captain Shubman Gill won't take the field on Day 1 of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI after he suffered an impact injury during training on the eve of the game. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday issued an official update, saying the batter sustained an injury to his right finger during a practice session and therefore won't take the field as a precautionary measure.

Gill is currently under the observation of the BCCI Medical Team, and KL Rahul will lead the side in his absence in the practice game. There is still more than a week left before the opening Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, and the management will be hoping that the skipper reco...