In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul opened the batting for India in the first Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.

Cheteshwar Pujara wants KL Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma.

India will look forward to in the India vs Australia Prime Minister's XI pink ball practice match in Canberra before the Adelaide day-night Test.

The first day of the pink-ball tour game between the Prime Minister's XI and India is washed out, robbing Aussies and Indian stars of a chance for some much-needed practice ahead of the second Test in Adelaide.

Captain Rohit Sharma missed the opening Test against Australia in Perth due to the birth of his second child but is available for the second match in Adelaide starting on December 5. KL Rahul opened with Yashavsi Jaiswal in Perth and played impressive knocks in both innings.

With KL Rahul impressing with the bat in India's 295-run win over Australia in Perth and Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill returning for the next Test at Adelaide, India's batting has been has been in a state of conundrum?

During a formal introduction with the players, Albanese complimented Jasprit Bumrah on his effort and told him that his style was really distinct from anyone else’s. He also had a separate word with Virat Kohli when he said: ‘’Good time in Perth,

Abhishek Nayar refrained from making a final call on Shubman Gill, saying his participation in the practice match will depend on the go-ahead from the physio.

The Indian cricket team held a practice session in Canberra ahead of their warm-up game and the second Test versus Australia. Shubman Gill returned to