India captain Shubman Gill missed Day 1 of the warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo due to a finger injury sustained during training.

Skipper Shubman Gill has a genuine reason to be upset but a more methodical approach could help the team

India last played Test cricket in June, making the warm-up fixture a vital opportunity for players to reacquaint themselves with the demands of the longest format while adapting…