New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- India captain Shubman Gill is reportedly unlikely to bat in the ongoing three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo after the team management decided not to risk him ahead of the upcoming Test series.

Shubman Gill missed the opening day of the fixture after sustaining an "impact injury" to his right ring finger during practice.

According to a report in the Times of India, the finger is currently in good condition, but the Indian team management does not want to take any risk with the captain ahead of the first Test.

The report stated that, following discussions at the end of Day 1, the management decided against fielding Gill in the fixture, with his fitness being prioritised ahead of the Galle...