Finally, the wait is over for the first India vs Australia Test at the Adelaide Oval. The stage is set where both the teams will compete after a long span of four years. While the visitors are considered as the favourites, the hosts hope to come out of the cocoon of criticism they are surmounted by, following the infamous sandpaper gate.
India have solved the opening conundrum after the ousting of Prithvi Shaw. KL Rahul and Murali Vijay will handle the case at the moment and the tail will be supported by R Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. The middle-order lies upon the shoulders of skipper Kohli, his deputy Ajinkya Rahane, Pujara, stumper Rishabh pant. But a straight shoot-out between Vihari and Rohit for No.6 slot still remains which depends on the requirement of a part-time bowler in the game.
On the other hand, the Aussies have also announced their playing XI. Skipper Tim Paine confirmed that Victoria batsman Marcus Harris will make his Test debut while Peter Handscomb will play ahead of vice-captain Mitchell Marsh.
Details of India vs Australia 1st Test:
Where will India vs Australia 1st Test be played?
India vs Australia 1st Test will be played at the Adelaide Oval
What time does India vs Australia 1st Test begin?
The India vs Australia 1st Test will begin at 05:30 am IST
Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Australia 1st Test
The live telecast of India vs Australia 1st Test will be shown on the Sony Pictures Network
Where to watch the online live streaming of the India vs Australia 1st Test?
The live streaming of India vs Australia 1st Test will be available on Sonyliv. You can also catch the live updates on https:// https://www.wahcricket.com/en
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