In the second innings, Rahul came up with the perfect response, smacking a gritty 176-ball 77-run knock. Meanwhile, Jaiswal got a ton, slamming 161 off 297 deliveries. The second

Canberra: Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma.Rohit's absence in

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that Indian cricket team should continue with KL Rahul as an opener in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide while captain Rohit Sharma can bat at No.3 and if Shubman Gill is back,

In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul has opened with Yashasvi Jaiswal, and the dup has put on a 201-run for the opening wicket in the second innings of the Perth. It was also India’s highest partnership for the first wicket in Australia.

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara reckons in-form KL Rahul should bat at No.3 if captain Rohit Sharma wants to open in the second Test against Australia. Rahul was impressive in India's 295-run win over Australia at Perth.

Rohit Sharma, returning for the 2nd Test in Adelaide, addressed the Australian parliament, noting India’s historical ties with Australia in sports. He expressed eagerness to face a challenging team, continue their winning momentum,

After conquering Perth in the series opener with a record-changing 295-run victory, India will face Australia in Adelaide in a pink-ball affair next week.