Shubman Gill led India's preparations for Sri Lanka with a special reverse-swing session, using semi-old Kookaburra balls ahead of the Galle Test. | Cricket

Indian skipper Shubman Gill resumed batting practice at NCC nets, focusing on spin for over an hour despite a taped thumb from a recent impact injury.

India achieved a four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka XI in their warm-up match. Skipper Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal led the run-chase with a century partnership. Devdutt…