In an interaction with ESPN Cricinfo, Cheteshwar Pujara said that he would prefer the same batting order in the first Test, wherein KL Rahul and Yasahsvi Jaiswal opened, with Rohit Sharma coming in at no.

Shubman Gill had missed the series opener due to a thumb injury he picked up during the intra-squad practice match at the WACA Ground.

Shubman Gill is touted to take the No.3 spot in the Indian batting line-up in the first Test against Australia, provided he is fit to play.

India might have to wait a bit longer for the return of their regular No.3 as Shubman Gill is reportedly doubtful for the second Test match in Adelaide set to begin on December 6. India are slated to play a pink-ball practice game starting Saturday to prepare for the day-night affair at the Adelaide Oval and according to The Times of India,

Indian batsman Shubman Gill's finger injury, sustained during practice, puts his participation in the second Test against Australia in doubt. He's expected to miss the two-day practice match, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain.

India batter Shubman Gill might miss the two-day practice game at Canberra, which will begin from Saturday, November 30. He missed the first Test in Perth after injuring his left thumb.