India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3 Highlights: India and India A faced off in the intra-team simulation match at Perth's Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) Ground. While the game took place for the first two days, the third day saw the players participating in nets practice. On Sunday, India received a huge boost in the form of KL Rahul who resumed batting practice after sustaining an elbow injury two days ago. India are in need of a solution at No. 3, after Shubman Gill was ruled out of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to a thumb fracture. So far, Ruturaj Gaikwad has impressed the most, as per reports. On the other hand, India will also look to scan their fast-bowling options once more as they look to finalise their pace battery for the first Test, starting November 22.
Here are the Highlights of India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3:
- 18:08 (IST)India vs India A Live: It's wrap!Okay, that is it from Day 3 of action. Hope you liked our coverage for India's practice from WACA. For more action, keep following NDTV Sports.
- 16:28 (IST)India vs India A Live: Will Nitish Reddy get a debut?Nitish Reddy, who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium fast, might get an opportunity to play in the Perth Test against Australia. Today, India head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in a discussion with some senior players regarding the call, state multiple reports. Nitish is a rare commodity as he is a such an all-rounder who offer fast bowling option. This is something which becomes extremely useful, especially in SENA countries.
- 14:49 (IST)India vs India A Warm-up Game Live: Harshit Rana Makes Big ImpressionThese are still early days by uncapped pacer Harshit Rana made a big impression with his performance in the simulation game and the nets. The KKR pacer produced a brilliant show with the ball, justifying the backing he received from India head coach Gautam Gambhir. Will he make his Test debut at Perth?
- 14:35 (IST)India vs India A Practice Game Live: Virat Kohli Struggles Against Short-Pitched BowlingTwo times Virat Kohli came out to bat at the WACA in the simulation game. He made 15 and 30 not out but didn't look comfortable facing short-pitched deliveries at the WACA. Over the next few days, expect Virat to practice the most against short-pitched bowling.
- 13:21 (IST)India vs India A Practice Game Live: KL Rahul Set To Open?While Rohit Sharma could be planning to fly to Australia soon, his participation for the Perth Test is still unlikely. In his absence, Rahul remains the No. 1 contender to replace him. After his return from injury at WACA, Rahul did face Indian pacers in the nets to boost his confidence.
- 11:09 (IST)India vs India A Warm-up Match Live: Ruturaj Gaikwad Shinning BrightThere isn't much development in the middle as far as the warm-up match is concerned. But, of the batters who have performed so far in the 3-day match, Ruturaj Gaikwad has looked the most confident of all. Gaikwad looked particularly impressive against Ravichandran Ashwin, smashing him for four sixes and even looked confident against Jasprit Bumrah. Could Gaikwad be the man taking Rohit's place in the Indian team for the Perth Test?
- 09:29 (IST)India vs India A Practice Match Live: Short Ball Practice For India BattersShort-ball practice remains the order of the day for Indian batters in WACA. Remember, mach simulation isn't taking place today. The entire contest is unfolding in the nets. With this, the BCCI probably wants to avoid another injury instance like Shubman Gill's.
- 08:11 (IST)India vs India A Practice Match Live: No Match Simulation As Yet, Only PracticeNo match simulation for India as yet, the players could only be spotted doing practicing on the centre wicket. KL Rahul is putting in the hard yards with Abhimanyu Easwaran at the moment. One of them could be opening alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Perth Test.
- 07:40 (IST)India vs India A Practice Match: KL Rahul Boost For India Ahead Of Perth TestIn what comes as a huge boost for the India team ahead of the Perth Test, KL Rahul has returned to the nets and started batting practice. Rahul had suffered a blow to the elbow two days ago, with the injury casting doubt over his availability for the Perth encounter.
- 07:05 (IST)India vs India A Practice Match Live: Which No. 3 Will Make Its Case?Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 3 of the intra-squad practice match between India and India A from WACA. With Shubman Gill being ruled out of the first Test in Perth due to a fractured thumb, all eyes are on the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal and a few other options from the India A squad. Which of them will make the cut for the Border Gavaskar Trophy opener?
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