India captain Shubman Gill will miss the first day of the warm-up match due to a finger injury. The BCCI medical team is monitoring his progress as a precautionary measure. This practice game is India's sole competitive outing before the Test series. The team aims to adapt to local conditions and fine-tune their game. Intermittent rain may also disrupt preparations for the upcoming Test matches.

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…