The batter’s fitness – he was hit on the elbow while batting – is a relief for India ahead of the first game in Perth

India received a significant boost ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Perth, as KL Rahul has been declared fit by the BCCI medical team. Rahul sus

With star young batter Shubman Gill set to miss the first Test against Australia in Perth, KL Rahul's return to practice came as a huge boost for India on Sunday (). Rahul shrugged off any injury concerns as he returned to training during the team's session at the WACA in Perth.

While Rahul returned to training a day after getting struck on his elbow by a bouncer from Prasidh Krishna, uncapped pacer Harshit Rana reportedly sizzled at the WACA in Perth to boost his chances of getting his maiden cap in the upcoming Test series.

KL Rahul`s fitness is confirmed ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth. He batted in the nets, easing concerns after an elbow injury. Gill`s absence remains uncertain.

Amidst the concerns, respite for India in the form of Rahul returning to the practice session on November 17. Rahul was hit on the elbow by a rising delivery from Prasidh Krishna during India's intra-squad match on November 15.

KL Rahul has recovered from an elbow injury scare and has been declared fit for the Perth Test, starting November 22. Rahul sustained an injury during an intra-squad match simulation.