Rohit Sharma returns as captain, replacing Devdutt Padikkal, for the Adelaide Test. KL Rahul's batting position is uncertain. Shubman Gill's fitness will influence the final lineup. Spin bowling options are being evaluated.

Rahul was seen more as a makeshift opener due to Rohit's absence going into the opening Test in Perth. But he has been technically the most compact among all Indian batters across both innings at Optus Stadium, with scores of 26 and 77.

As Rohit Sharma returns for the second Test, India faces a tough decision on its opening pair. Should KL Rahul retain his spot with Yashasvi Jaiswal, or does the captain reclaim his role? A good headache for Team India as they strategize to level the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,

India are on the cusp of registering a famous and historic win against Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, the visitors are all set to face selection headache for the upcoming Adelaide Test,

With India captain Rohit Sharma likely to return in the second Test in Adelaide, the team management and the head coach have a lot of thinking to do with the playing XI given KL Rahul, who opened in the skipper's absence in the first Test,

KL Rahul is aware that he will not be opening for India in the second Test against Australia as captain Rohit Sharma will "obviously walk in" but the elegant batter is hopeful he will feature in the playing XI in Adelaide next week.

KL Rahul's impressive 77 in the second innings of the first Test against Australia might not be enough to secure his opening spot. With Rohit Sharma's return from injury, Rahul is prepared to move down the order for the second Test in Adelaide.

KL Rahul hopes to retain his spot in the XI as skipper Rohit Sharma returns for the Adelaide Test. With Jasprit Bumrah leading in Rohit's absence and Rahul opening alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, the team must now decide whether to slot Rahul in the middle order or drop him.