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Rohit Sharma And...? 3 India Players To Watch Out For In Warm-up Match vs Australia PM-XI

Rohit Sharma will return to IND XI in Adelaide [Source: @ImRo45/X]Rohit Sharma will return to IND XI in Adelaide [Source: @ImRo45/X]

On Saturday, India will take on Australia Prime Minister's XI (PM-XI) in a two-day warm-up match before the much-awaited second Test at Adelaide Oval. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian team will face the PM-XI in this fixture to fine-tune their skills ahead of the Pink-ball Test. 

Skipper Rohit Sharma's return has strengthened India's batting unit ahead of the second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval. Apart from opening the batting, the stylish right-hander will lead the visiting side in this face-off. So, as the visitors gear up for the crucial warm-up game, here are five Indian players to watch out for in this match. 

Rohit Sharma

Why is Rohit Sharma a player to watch out for in India vs Australia PM-XI?

  • Hailed for his scintillating stroke-play, Rohit Sharma had a poor time with the bat in the home series against New Zealand. 
  • The Indian captain seeks redemption in the purest format and this warm-up match gives him a golden opportunity to regain his mojo before the second Test in Adelaide. 
  • Apart from Rohit's batting, the eyes will be on his on-field tactics, with fans around the world being keen to see him back as the Indian captain on Australian soil. 

Shubman Gill

Why is Shubman Gill a player to watch out for in India vs Australia PM-XI?

  • India's stylish batter Shubman Gill was sidelined from the first Test due to a finger injury. Therefore, he will make his comeback through India's warm-up game against Australia PM-XI. 
  • Gill hasn't batted a single delivery since he has landed in Australia. So, he gets a really good chance to get some game time under his belt. The Indian team management will be keen to see how he performs in this match, as he is the front-runner to bat at number three in Adelaide. 

Rishabh Pant

Why is Rishabh Pant a player to watch out for in India vs Australia PM-XI?

  • India's swashbuckling keeper-batter Rishabh Pant had a topsy-turvy outing with the bat in the first Test at Perth Stadium. Considering his huge reputation, Pant's stats in Perth don't justify his immense potential. 
  • So, the southpaw must be keen to regain his self-confidence by playing an impactful knock for the visitors in the warm-up fixture. Also, given that the pink ball troubles the batters under the lights, India would want Pant to get back into his groove before the Adelaide Test.