Fri Dec 06 07:56:45 UTC 2024: ## India Set to Face Australia in Adelaide Test, Rohit Sharma Returns
**Adelaide, Australia –** India will look to extend their lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy when they face Australia in the second Test match at the Adelaide Oval, starting Friday. India currently leads the series 1-0 following a convincing victory in Perth.
Captain Rohit Sharma returns to the Indian team after missing the first Test due to injury, reclaiming the captaincy from Jasprit Bumrah. Shubman Gill, who impressed in a recent tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI, is also expected to feature in the playing eleven.
Australia will be without key fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who sustained a side strain in the first Test. Scott Boland will replace him in the Australian lineup. Both teams have announced their playing squads.