Team India received a big boost as KL Rahul returned to the nets after an injury scare ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, following a blow to his elbow during a practice match.

KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow in an injury concern for India ahead of the first Test, while Virat Kohli shrugged off speculation over his fitness but was one of several batters caught behind the wicket in an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA.

While Rahul returned to training a day after getting struck on his elbow by a bouncer from Prasidh Krishna, uncapped pacer Harshit Rana reportedly sizzled at the WACA in Perth to boost his chances of getting his maiden cap in the upcoming Test series.

Also, skipper Rohit Sharma's unenviability for the Perth Test against Australia following the birth of his son is another concern for India now. Now with both Rohit and Gill absen

Shubman Gill is all but out of the first Test, according to multiple reports. This means India might as well be handing a debut cap in Perth. Thankfully, for the team management, the opening condundrum seems to be solving itself.