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India vs India A Practice Match Day 3 Live Updates: Huge KL Rahul Boost For India Ahead Of Perth Test

India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3 Live Updates: India and India A face off on Day 3 of the intra-team simulation match at Perth's Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) Ground. At the start of the day's play, India received a huge boost in the form of KL Rahul who resumed batting practice after sustaining an elbow injury two days ago. India are in need of a solution at No. 3, after Shubman Gill was ruled out of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to a thumb fracture. So far, Ruturaj Gaikwad has impressed the most, as per reports. On the other hand, India will also look to scan their fast-bowling options once more as they look to finalise their pace battery for the first Test, starting November 22.

'1-2 Din Late Hota...': Tilak Varma's Comment On Rohit Sharma's Newborn Stuns Suryakumar Yadav

India T20I stars Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma extended their warm wishes to Test captain Rohit Sharma on the addition of a new member to his family. Rohit and his wife Ritika Sajdeh were blessed with a baby boy, however, the couple has not made any official announcement yet. Meanwhile, the Indian team members confirmed the news in the post-match interview after the series-clinching 135-run win against South Africa in the fourth and final T20I on Friday.

Should New Dad Rohit Sharma Leave For 1st Test? Sourav Ganguly Says, "If I Was In His Position..."

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly wants India captain Rohit Sharma to play the 1st Test against Australia, starting November 22 in Perth. Rohit became a dad for the second time on Friday as his wife gave birth to a baby boy. Rohit didn't travel to Australia with the rest of the team after communicating to the BCCI that he might not be available for the 1st Test as he due delivery date was closer to the game at the Optus Stadium.

Another blow for India as Gill suffers thumb injury - reports

SYDNEY : India have suffered another injury blow as they prepare for this week's first test against Australia, with batsman Shubman Gill fracturing his thumb in a training session in Perth on Saturday, according to multiple media reports.

Shubman Gill Injury Opens Door For This Ignored Star. Report Makes Surprising Claim

With less than a week remaining for the start of the 1st Test against Australia, concerns surrounding India's batting line-up in Perth continue to grow. With India captain Rohit Sharma's unlikely to feature in the series opener at the Optus Stadium, Shubman Gill, one of the contenders to replace him at the top, has reportedly suffered a fracture on his left thumb, putting his participation for the game begining next Friday also in serious doubt. Rohit became a father on Friday, with his wife Ritika Sajdeh giving birth to their second child, a baby boy. With the Indian team already short of convincing options at the order, Gill's injury couldn't have come at a worse time.

Mohammed Shami To Join Team India For Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Set To Leave For Australia With Rohit Sharma: Report

Star India pacer Mohammed Shami has made a sensational comeback to competitive cricket. The right-arm pacer, who missed the action for around a year due to injury, played for Bengal in their recently-concluded Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. Shami bowled 43.2 overs in the game and took seven wickets besides scoring a quickfire 36. Bengal went on to win the game by 11 runs. A fresh media report has claimed that Shami is set to be fast-tracked into India's Test squad.

'Even Gautam Gambhir...': Suresh Raina Compares Jasprit Bumrah With World Cup-Winning Australia Captain

India captain Rohit Sharma could miss the first Test of the five-match series against Australia, starting November 22 in Perth. Rohit and his wife Ritika Sajdeh welcomed their second child on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah, who is the vice-captain of India for the series, will be handed over the leadership duties in case Rohit is absent in any of the games, informed head coach Gautam Gambhir earlier this week. Former India player Suresh Raina has backed the idea. He even went on to compare Bumrah with Pat Cummins, under whose leadership Australia won the World Test Championship title and Cricket World Cup in 2023.

"Scenario Completely Wrong": Ex-India Star On Rohit Sharma's Uncertainity For 1st Australia Test

Nearly a week remains for the start of the Border-Gavskar Trophy, but the uncertainity on Rohit Sharma's availability for the opening game still persists. The India captain is expected to miss the first match, starting November 22 in Perth, as he remains home after the birth of his second child. Neither Rohit nor India head coach Gautam Gambhir have given a clear-cut answer on the issue. As a result, it is still unclear whether Rohit will play the first Test or not. Speaking on the matter, former India player Mohammad Kaif has said that such a scenario is not ideal for the team in such a crucial series.

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India vs India A Practice Match Day 3 Live Updates: Huge KL Rahul Boost For India Ahead Of Perth Test

'1-2 Din Late Hota...': Tilak Varma's Comment On Rohit Sharma's Newborn Stuns Suryakumar Yadav

Should New Dad Rohit Sharma Leave For 1st Test? Sourav Ganguly Says, "If I Was In His Position..."

Another blow for India as Gill suffers thumb injury - reports

Shubman Gill Injury Opens Door For This Ignored Star. Report Makes Surprising Claim

Mohammed Shami To Join Team India For Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Set To Leave For Australia With Rohit Sharma: Report

'Even Gautam Gambhir...': Suresh Raina Compares Jasprit Bumrah With World Cup-Winning Australia Captain

"Scenario Completely Wrong": Ex-India Star On Rohit Sharma's Uncertainity For 1st Australia Test