India, Aug. 9 -- Team India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule on Sunday cleared the air, providing an update on Shubman Gill's injury. The India Test captain did not take the field on the opening two days of the warm-up fixture over Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) XI but returned on the final day to bat as an opener on the final day of the practice game. Gill, 26, suffered a setback on the eve of the game after being hit on his right hand twice, and hence the management decided not to risk him.

On Sunday, Gill first had a lengthy practice session in the nets, and he returned to bat as an opener during India's chase of 207. The right-handed batter returned with a knock of 44 before being dismissed.

After the six-wicket win in the warm-up fixt...