India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed Shubman Gill is fully fit and ready for the first Test in Galle, following his precautionary absence from a warm-up fixture.
The first Test starts on August 15 (Image Source: X/@BCCI)
Aug 09, 2026
11:25 pm
What's the storyIndia's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has confirmed that captain Shubman Gill is fully fit and ready for the first Test match against Sri Lanka.
The game will start on August 15 at Galle.
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