India are going through a variety headache for the second Take a look at in opposition to Australia and it turned extra clouded on Sunday evening.
After a dominant win within the collection opener, the vacationers at the moment are set to welcome again a bunch of key gamers for the pink-ball conflict at Adelaide Oval.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill each returned to the sphere in opposition to the Prime Minister’s XI over the weekend in a bid to push themselves again into the Take a look at lineup.
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Gill scored a half-century earlier than retiring not-out, however the skipper Sharma did not have the identical sort of pleasure at Manuka Oval.
Shubman Gill in motion at Manuka Oval. Getty
Sharma was dismissed for 3 by Charlie Anderson, persevering with a lean trot for the big-hitting veteran that can give selectors some concern.
The difficulty for India can be becoming all people into the workforce for the second Take a look at and what the highest six seems to be like, assuming the captain is a lock to return to the fold.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is coming off a match-winning century in Perth and cannot be dropped, whereas KL Rahul batted effectively in each innings and will stay within the workforce.
Sharma might slot into the middle-order and Gill takes the No.3 spot, permitting each openers from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener to stay.
“Rohit Sharma’s type was one of many key factors on this match, and he curiously got here in at quantity 4,” a report from The Hindustan Instances stated.
Rohit Sharma returned for India in opposition to the Prime Minister’s XI. Getty
“With struggles in opposition to seam and the brand new ball, he would have been hoping for some stable runs, however it wasn’t to be for him as his torrid spell continued.
“A spot of concern for Rohit, and continued questions on his batting place.”
Because it stands, Devkutt Paddikal and Dhruv Jurel loom because the casualties for India.
From a bowling perspective, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are each an opportunity of returning to the aspect, however the latter didn’t function in Canberra.
Earlier, younger gun Sam Konstas despatched a well timed reminder to Aussie selectors, scoring his third century of the season off simply 90 balls.
Sam Konstas raises the bat in opposition to India. Getty
The 19-year-old was neglected for the Take a look at squad for the primary two video games however stays within the combine for a call-up throughout the summer season.
The hosts posted 240 within the diminished contest, with India chasing it 5 down.
The second Take a look at will start on Friday afternoon.
