In an interaction with ESPN Cricinfo, Cheteshwar Pujara said that he would prefer the same batting order in the first Test, wherein KL Rahul and Yasahsvi Jaiswal opened, with Rohit Sharma coming in at no.

Star opener Shubman Gill missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth due to a thumb injury. Gill was expected to join the team for the second Test against Australia,

Shubman Gill had missed the series opener due to a thumb injury he picked up during the intra-squad practice match at the WACA Ground.

Shubman Gill, one of the young heroes of India's last Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, sustained a left thumb fracture while fielding on the second day of the intra-squad match simulation

Shubman Gill’s injury has put his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in doubt, with KL Rahul set to bat at No. 3. As India adapts their lineup, captain Rohit Sharma will open with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Devdutt Padikkal was slotted in at No 3 as the left-handed made his Test comeback after being added as cover to the squad with no Rohit Sharma for the first game in Perth against Australia. After the toss,

While Team India management is in no hurry to rush Mohammed Shami back into the squad, they could be without Shubman Gill in the Adelaide Test against Australia as he has reportedly not yet recovered from the thumb injury.

Indian batsman Shubman Gill might miss the second Test against Australia. He injured his thumb during practice. Gill needs more time to recover and practice. Pacer Mohammed Shami will not join the team yet.