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The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia is set to begin on November 22nd, with the first Test match taking place in Perth. The lead-up to the series has been marked by concerns regarding the fitness of key Indian players, notably former captain Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who is expected to open the batting in the absence of Rohit Sharma.
Kohli, who has been struggling for form in recent times, participated in a match simulation on Friday, batting without any discomfort despite undergoing a scan on Thursday. Reports suggest that he is fully recovered and ready to take the field in the first Test. However, the exact nature of his injury remains unclear.
Meanwhile, Rahul, who is tipped to open the innings alongside Shubman Gill, was hit by a ball during the match simulation and was unable to continue batting. While reports have downplayed the severity of the injury, his participation in the first Test remains uncertain.
Despite the positive news surrounding Kohli's fitness, the Indian batting unit as a whole seemed to struggle against the Australian bowlers in the simulation match. Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy, in particular, were successful in troubling the Indian batters, including Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Pant was dismissed twice during the match, highlighting the challenges that the Indian batting line-up might face in the upcoming series.
The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series is scheduled to take place at the Optus Stadium in Perth, followed by the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval, the third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, the traditional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The series promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams looking to establish their dominance in the world of Test cricket.
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