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Cheteshwar Pujara Backs KL Rahul To Open In 2nd Test: 'Rohit Sharma To Come At 3, Shubman Gill At...'

Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit's absence in the series opener in Perth allowed India to move Rahul to the top of the order from the middle order. Pujara, the rock of Indian batting on the previous two tours of Australia, feels the opening combination should not be tinkered with after a 295-run win in the series opener. Jaiswal scored a memorable hundred while Rahul too was impressive, collecting 26 and 77 in the two innings in Perth.

India vs Prime Minister's XI LIVE Score, Warm-Up Match Day 1: Rain Threatens To Spoil India's Pink-Ball Test Preparations

Prime Ministers XI vs India LIVE Updates, Warm-up Match: India's preparation for the pink-ball second Test in Adelaide is off to a worrying start, with rain potentially cancelling out the opening part of the match. To make it worse, a lot more rain is reportedly expected to hit Canberra, which could dent India's warm-up plans. India are set to take on Prime Minister's XI in a two-day practice match ahead of their second Test against Australia in Adelaide. The visitors will focus on their batting combination as regular captain Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, is back in the team. The last time India faced Australia in a pink-ball Test, it suffered an embarrassing 36 all out in their second innings. The side will aim to get good practice ahead of the crucial encounter. (Live Scorecard)

Unsold In IPL Auction, Urvil Patel Smashes Fastest T20 Ton For An Indian

Not every story has a happy ending in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions. As the IPL 2025 auction concluded, Gujarat batter Urvil Patel remained unsold, with none of the 10 franchises deciding to submit a bid for his services. Taking the setback to the chin, Urvil decided to put on a show in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for his state team, scoring the fastest ton ever witnessed in the T20 format by an Indian. Urvil took just 28 balls to reach the triple-digit score against Tripura on Wednesday.

"No Talk About Jasprit Bumrah, He's A Bowler": England Great Calls Out Bias About Batters In Border Gavaskar Trophy

Team India's premiere pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been earning plaudits from all corners after leading his side to a crushing 295-run win over Australia in the 1st Test in Perth. Leading India for only the second time ever in a Test match, Bumrah made a mockery out of the Australian batting line-up, registering a sensational match figures of 8/72. Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Bumrah's achievements aren't celebrated like they should be just because he is a bowler.

India vs Prime Minister's XI: Date, Time, Live Streaming - All You Need To Know

India will take on Prime Minister's XI in a two-day pink-ball practice match to prepare for their second Test against Australia, a day-night affair in Adelaide. The visitors lead 1-0 in the five-match series after sweeping the hosts by 295 runs in the series-opener in Perth earlier this week. Ahead of the pink-ball game in Adelaide, India will be squaring off against Prime Minister's XI in a prepratory two-day practice match under the lights at the Manuka Oval. The Indian team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, met with the Australian PM at his residence in Canberra.

Indian Cricket Team Calls On Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Ahead Of Practice Game In Canberra

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday hosted a reception for the travelling Indian cricket team ahead of its two-day pink-ball practice match against PM's XI in Canberra from November 30. The game will take place at the Manuka Oval serving as good preparation for the day-night Test in Adelaide from December 6. India recorded their biggest win on Australia soil when they hammered the hosts by 295 runs in the opening game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Following the protocol, India skipper Rohit Sharma introduced all his teammates to Albanese, who praised heroes of the first Test including Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli.

"As If We Weren't Suffering Enough": Australian PM Pokes Virat Kohli, Gets Epic Reply

The Indian men's cricket team met Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the 2-day practice match in Canberra. India's returning skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Mr. Albanese to the entire Indian team. Though it was only for a brief period that the Australian PM met members of the Indian team, he did have some 'spicy' talks with Virat Kohli. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Mr. Albanese was seen having a cheeky conversation with Virat, where he lauded the Indian cricket icon's performance at Perth in the first Test.

Shubman Gill Out Of 2nd Australia Test? Report Shares Worrying Update On India Star

India batter Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test against Australia, scheduled to begin December 6 in Adelaide. Gill had missed the series opener due to a thumb injury he picked up during the intra-squad practice match at the WACA Ground. Before the game at the Adelaide Oval, the Indian team will take on Australia Prime Minister's XI in a pink-ball practice match starting Saturday in Canberra. According to a report in the Times of India, Gill is certain to miss the match at the Manuka Oval, while his participation is Adelaide also remains an uncertainity.

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Cheteshwar Pujara Backs KL Rahul To Open In 2nd Test: 'Rohit Sharma To Come At 3, Shubman Gill At...'

India vs Prime Minister's XI LIVE Score, Warm-Up Match Day 1: Rain Threatens To Spoil India's Pink-Ball Test Preparations

Unsold In IPL Auction, Urvil Patel Smashes Fastest T20 Ton For An Indian

"No Talk About Jasprit Bumrah, He's A Bowler": England Great Calls Out Bias About Batters In Border Gavaskar Trophy

India vs Prime Minister's XI: Date, Time, Live Streaming - All You Need To Know

Indian Cricket Team Calls On Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Ahead Of Practice Game In Canberra

"As If We Weren't Suffering Enough": Australian PM Pokes Virat Kohli, Gets Epic Reply

Shubman Gill Out Of 2nd Australia Test? Report Shares Worrying Update On India Star