With Shubman Gill set to miss the Perth Test, KL Rahul's return to training came as a big boost for India on Sunday. He shrugged off injury concerns as he returned to batting during the team's training session at the WACA in Perth.

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 left the field after being struck on the elbow in an injury concern for India ahead of the first Test, while Virat Kohli shrugged off speculation over his fitness but was one of several batters caught behind the wicket in an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA.

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.