With Shubman Gill set to miss the Perth Test, KL Rahul's return to training came as a big boost for India on Sunday. He shrugged off injury concerns as he returned to batting during the team's training session at the WACA in Perth.

The Indian team management has decided to keep top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal in Australia as a batting back-up

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.

Amidst the concerns, respite for India in the form of Rahul returning to the practice session on November 17. Rahul was hit on the elbow by a rising delivery from Prasidh Krishna during India's intra-squad match on November 15.

Indian batsman KL Rahul has recovered from an elbow injury. He is likely to open the batting in the first Test against Australia. Rahul sustained the injury during a practice match. He has resumed training and is confident of playing.

KL Rahul has recovered from an elbow injury scare and has been declared fit for the Perth Test, starting November 22. Rahul sustained an injury during an intra-squad match simulation.

Rahul’s return to action boosted the visiting camp’s morale, which could be without their star batter, Shubman Gill, for the Perth Test due to a broken thumb.