Sat Nov 30 11:51:20 UTC 2024: ## Washed Out: India’s Pink-Ball Prep Stalled by Canberra Rain
**Canberra, Australia –** India’s preparations for the crucial second Test against Australia, a pink-ball encounter in Adelaide, suffered a setback on Day 1 of their warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI. Persistent rain in Canberra resulted in a complete washout, leaving the Indian team without any match practice on Saturday.
The two-day match will now feature a 50-over-a-side game on Sunday to ensure the team receives adequate practice. The focus for India will be on batting combinations, particularly with the return of captain Rohit Sharma after missing the first Test due to the birth of his child. Sharma’s presence will be key as India seeks to avoid a repeat of their disastrous 36 all out second innings performance in their last pink-ball Test against Australia.
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