Update: Captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during India's practice on Thursday. As a precautionary measure, he will not take the field on Day 1 of the warm-up game against SLC XI.

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…