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Yashasvi Jaiswal And...? 3 Indian Players To Play First Time In Pink Ball Test 

Sakshi Sharma

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul (Source:@gharkekalesh,x.com)Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul (Source:@gharkekalesh,x.com)

As India gears up for the second Test against Australia at Adelaide on December 6, there is an fresh air of anticipation and talk around the pink ball. It is important to note that pink ball is a shiny, unique variant of the traditional red ball that brings its own challenges and opportunities. 

The Adelaide Test will be historically significant for India, with the team carrying painful memories of the 36 all-out debacle in 2020. However, this time, India will enter this match on the back of a dominant win in the Perth Test. 

While players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have already had an earlier experience with the pink ball, there are a few players in the Indian camp who will be facing the shiny ball for the first time. Let’s take a look at 3 Indian players who will play their first pink-ball Test. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal will be playing his first pink-ball Test, and with his current form, all eyes will be on him as he takes charge at the top. His recent knock of 161 runs against Australia in Perth further solidified his readiness for the pink-ball Test. 

The Adelaide Test will test Jaiswal's temperament. If Jaiswal can cope with the swing and seam movement that the pink ball tends to offer, his solid technique could come to the fore. His form heading into the match is impressive, and it will be exciting to see how he handles the pressures of a pink-ball Test. 

KL Rahul

If included in the playing XI, KL Rahul will play his first pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Despite being one of the most talented batsmen in India, Rahul has faced periods of inconsistency, and several questions have been raised about his place in the Test format. 

Rahul’s experience as an opener will be at the test as he faces the pink ball for the first time in a Test match. The challenges of playing with the pink ball under lights, especially in the first innings when the ball tends to swing more, will test his technique and concentration.

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Another player set to make his debut in a pink-ball Test is Nitish Kumar Reddy, the all-rounder who has been impressive in his recent performances for India in the Perth Test. Reddy, who is relatively new to the Indian Test camp, whether find himself in the playing XI is the first question. After Rohit Sharma's return and Shubman Gill's injury recovery, whether he will be included in the playing XI will be important to see. 

If Reddy is included in the playing XI for the Adelaide Test, it will mark his first-ever pink-ball appearance. As an all-rounder, he will have to deal with the batting and bowling challenges that come with the pink ball, especially under lights when the ball swings and seams more.