Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit's absence in the series opener in Perth allowed India to move Rahul to the top of the order from the middle order.

India took a commanding position on day two of the first Test against Australia in Perth, reaching 172 without loss in their second innings, extending their lead to a formidable 218 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (90*) and KL Rahul (62*) crafted impressive half-centuries,

Ahead of the Adelaide Test. veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels KL Rahul should bat up the order, at No. 3 if captain Rohit Sharma returns as opener.

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.

In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul has opened with Yashasvi Jaiswal, and the dup has put on a 201-run for the opening wicket in the second innings of the Perth. It was also India’s highest partnership for the first wicket in Australia.