Team India on Thursday reached Canberra, the capital city of Australia to face Prime Minister XI in a warm up fixture ahead of day-night test at Adelaide starting from December 6. Rohit Sharma led team will play a two day practice match starting November 30 to get acclimatised with the pink ball.
Before the match, a video posted by the BCCI on social media captures the team’s arrival in Canberra. The mood I the indian camp looked relaxed having taken 1-0 lead in the five-match test series of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Rohit Sharma who missed the opening test will lead the team in the practice match. With a week’s break before the second Test, the players are focusing on addressing minor flaws and fine-tuning their skills to tackle the challenges posed by the pink ball under lights.
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India secured a 1-0 series lead, has set the tone for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jasprit Bumrah, leading the team, played a pivotal role, taking eight wickets across both innings to bag the Player of the Match award.
Centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli showcasing their dominance. While KL Rahul’s composed 77-run knock in the second innings marked his return to form, earning widespread praise for his resilience and patience. Report claims Shubman Gill is doubtful for day-night test at Adelaide as he need time to recover so his availability remains uncertain.
Debutants Harshit Rana and Nitish Reddy impressed with the performances making vital contributions that strengthened India’s grip on the match. The team’s preparations for the pink-ball Test carry added significance after their infamous collapse to 36 all out during their last day-night encounter in Adelaide. Determined to avoid a repeat, India is leaving no stone unturned to maintain their winning momentum.