India's Quest for Familiarity Gains Momentum as They Take on Australia PM's XI

In a 2-day day-night pink ball test, India faced off against a specially crafted Australia Prime Minister's XI (PM's XI) outfit at the Canberra district stadium, looking to gauge their bench strength and settle on a suitable batting lineup ahead of their upcoming Test series.

The inclusion of captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who made impressive recoveries from injuries in recent times, bolstered India's momentum with many speculating that KL Rahul might edge out his fellow opener for a spot at the top. However, if the team decides to retain Rahul as an opener along with one of its other skilled batsmen, Rohit may potentially assume a lower position in the order – perhaps third or even fifth.

Although PM's XI boasts several experienced cricketers - including former Australian greats like Steve Smith and Joe Burns, the 2-day test will allow India's decision-makers to get an early bird's eye view of their potential playing XI. Furthermore, this low-pressure engagement would also provide them valuable hands-on experience on a day-night, pink ball match with varying conditions.

As India inches closer to testing Australia in the second and critical Test at Adelaide, cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipated the implications gleaned from today's PM's XI encounter. How do Rohit-Shubman-Gill trio fare? Can KL Rahul keep his place as a reliable opener or is that spot reserved for someone else? Stay glued for live score updates from India vs Australia PM's XI and get ready to unravel all the tactical moves led by Coach Ravi Shastri.