Team India is currently gearing up for five-match India vs Australia Test series, starting from Friday (November 22) onwards in Perth's Optus Stadium. Meanwhile, in what comes as a major setback for the Indian cricket team ahead of IND vs AUS 1st Test,

Rohit Sharma has informed the BCCI that he needed more time with his wife after the birth of their second child earlier this week; Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah to captain team in Rohit's absence

While the fracture is deemed minor, Gill is racing against time in a desperate bid to recover for the second Test, which is a day-night affair starting on December 6 in Adelaide.

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.

Indian batsman KL Rahul has recovered from an elbow injury. He is likely to open the batting in the first Test against Australia. Rahul sustained the injury during a practice match. He has resumed training and is confident of playing.