AUS vs IND 2024-25: Why are Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar not playing 2nd Test?

Gill entered the playing XI in place of Devdutt Padikkal. He is a formidable presence at number three and has played in Australia, where he made 259 runs at an average of 51.80 in three games during the 2020–21 season. Additionally, Ravichandran Ashwin returned to the playing XI for India. Because Washington Sundar was in outstanding form and the visitors wanted to try him, he was selected and missed the Perth Test.

The team that defeated Australia by 295 runs in the first Test match in Perth has seen three changes from India. Because of his son’s birth, captain Rohit Sharma was unable to play in the first game of the series. Since joining on Day 3 of the Perth Test, he has participated in every practice session. Interestingly, the 37-year-old has stated that he will bat in the middle order in Adelaide following the excellent performances of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first Test.

At number six, Rohit is probably going to bat. At an average of 54.57, he has scored 1037 runs while batting at six in 25 innings. Rishabh Pant and the skipper may form a lethal duo and the captain can express himself down the order. Shubman Gill, in addition to Rohit, has been included in the starting lineup. After recovering from a finger injury that kept him out of the first game, he managed to register an undefeated half-century in the warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI.

India, meanwhile, chose to bat first after winning the toss. It was decided to have the visitors bat first after Rohit said that the surface might improve later. Conversely, Australia made a change as injured After Josh Hazlewood was unable to make it, Scott Boland took his place.

“It seems like a solid pitch. It appears somewhat dry right now, of course, but there is enough grass to hide it. It should have some carry for the quick bowlers, but as the game progresses, batting will improve and everyone will find something to enjoy. We have three modifications.

I’ve returned, along with Gill and Ashwin, who have replaced Washy, Devdutt Padikkal, and Jurel.

It’s new for me to bat in the middle order, but I’m up to the task,” Rohit declared following the toss.

“[You wanted to bat first?] Indeed, it is correct. But the pink ball on Day 1. Maybe we’ll get a little nip there. It is a welcome change of pace. We absolutely enjoy playing at this location. A pink ball and a red ball may differ slightly. Everyone has the ability to review their previous game success. Although we didn’t perform at our best last week, we can’t wait to go out there. Scott Boland will replace Josh Hazlewood, who is out this week,” Australia captain Pat Cummins stated during the toss.

Playing XIs

Australia – Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

India – KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma (c), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj