Shubman Gill, recovering from a thumb injury, returned to India's nets but remains doubtful for the second Test in Adelaide. While he may miss the upcoming warm-up match, he is hopeful to be fit for the third Test.

Shubman Gill missed being part of the Playing XI for the Perth Test as he injured his thumb during the match simulations.

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.

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.

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.