Shubman Gill has failed to score a half-century away from home in Test cricket in nearly four years.

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was seen playfully hitting Shubman Gill during the warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin were not included in the first Test due to team combination decisions.

Both Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin, who have a cumulative wickets tally of 855, were dropped from the playing XI in the opening Test against Australia.

Shubman Gill missed the first Test due to a thumb injury with Devudtt Padikkal taking his place in the team.

The centre-wicket match simulation at WACA ground has served its purpose as the Indian team got what it wanted ahead of the opening Test against Australia, believed Abhishek Nayar and Morne Morkel.

India coach revealed that certain players had the opportunity to bat twice in the simulation game between India and India A.

India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said going to Australia and playing in their conditions is the toughest challenge for the Indian cricketers.

It was also learnt that India A players have reported in Perth and will be part of the intra-squad match.

India take on Australia in the first Test at Perth from November 22.