The high voltage test series between India and Australia will begin on Thursday with the day-night test in Adelaide. It will be the first time that the Indian team will play a pink ball test abroad and fans are eager to see how Virat Kohli & co. performs in difficult conditions.
Team India performed brilliantly in the preparation game in the absence of Kohli against Team Australia-A, raising hopes among fans that the competition in Adelaide could be closer than people expect.
Australia also faces questions about their squad setup, as David Warner has been ruled out of the first round due to a groin injury and young Will Pucosvki may also miss out due to concussion-related issues. But for India, there is an important question in front of them in the four-game test series, will they be able to cope without Virat Kohli?
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The first test in Adelaide will be Kohli’s only match of the four-test series, as she has been granted paternity leave and would be flying home for the birth of her first child after the match. Ajinkya Rahane is expected to take on the role of captain after Kohli’s exit from the second round, but cricket experts believe it would be a difficult challenge for India to win the series in Kohli’s absence.
Rahane was asked about leading the Indian troops in Kohli’s absence during a virtual press conference before the first Test, and he said he is focusing on the Adelaide Test at the moment.
“I believe in staying in the moment,” Rahane said.
“Right now, Virat is our captain… it’s about doing my best in this event. and help Virat. After that, we will discuss our plan, ”he added.
India had lifted the prestigious Border-Gavaskar trophy the last time they had traveled to Australia in 2018/19, but the Australian team led by Tim Paine would be waiting to seek their revenge this time.
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