Fri Dec 06 09:37:04 UTC 2024: ## India’s Adelaide Test off to shaky start; Rohit Sharma fails
**Adelaide, Australia:** India’s second Test against Australia in Adelaide got off to a disastrous start, with the team losing five wickets for 87 runs on day one. Captain Rohit Sharma, returning to the side after injury, failed spectacularly, scoring only three runs off 23 balls before being dismissed. He batted at number six, a position he confirmed beforehand, allowing Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to open. Jaiswal was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball of the innings.
Despite winning the toss and electing to bat, India struggled against the Australian bowling attack. KL Rahul top-scored for India with 37 runs, while Shubman Gill contributed 31 and Rishabh Pant 21. Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist, commentating on the match, criticized Rohit Sharma’s footwork, suggesting it contributed to his dismissal. He also noted the effectiveness of Scott Boland, who replaced the injured Josh Hazlewood. The day ended with India facing a significant challenge to recover from their poor start.
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