India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh Krishna in an intra-squad match in Perth on Friday, while Virat Kohli emerged to bat despite injury concerns ahead of the test series against Australia.

With India captain Rohit Sharma's participation in the first Test uncertain due birth of his second child, Sarfaraz might find himself in the playing XI for the series opener in Perth

India batter KL Rahul suffered an injury scare during a match simulation session on Friday morning ahead of the first Test against Australia at the WACA in Perth.

KL Rahul, battling poor form and vying for a spot in India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia, retired hurt after being struck by a bouncer during a practice match. The extent of his injury remains unclear,