COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India captain Shubman Gill is “very much ready” for the opening Test against Sri Lanka, spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said after the skipper returned to action during the final day of India’s warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI. Gill had missed the opening two days after taking a blow to his finger during training but returned with a 44-run knock as India successfully chased 207.
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