Rohit Sharma missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he was on paternity leave and in his absence, KL Rahul took the remaining opening slot.

KL Rahul opened the innings in the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth in Rohit Sharma's absence. He fared well facing a total of 250 deliveries across two innings and scored 103 runs. But with India's skipper returning,

Former India selector Devang Gandhi has said that Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 and allow KL Rahul to open the batting during the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit recently batted in the middle-order during the game against Prime Minister's XI.

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.

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that Indian cricket team should continue with KL Rahul as an opener in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide while captain Rohit Sharma can bat at No.3 and if Shubman Gill is back,

Team India`s Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara feels that lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah has all the qualities of being a good captain and the side should look forward to him as long-term skipper once Rohit Sharma steps down.

Team India led by Rohit Sharma departs from Canberra for Adelaide Test after warm-up match victory against Prime Minister's XI.

After taking part in the two-day warm-up match against Prime Minister's XI, Rohit Sharma-led Team India on Monday departed from Canberra for the Adelaide Test