Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill IN; 3 Players Out: Sunil Gavaskar Predicts India Playing XI For 2nd Test Vs Australia

India began their Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 campaign on a high as they defeated Australia comprehensively by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth. The team will look to continue their momentum when they take on the home side in the second Test at the iconic Adelaide Oval in a day-night affair. Rohit Sharma, who missed he first Test as he was at home after the birth of his baby boy, has joined the team for the second Test. Shubman Gill is also expected to return after missing the first game due to a thumb injury. Hence, India will have some changes in the playing XI. Legenday Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has too predicted the changes to his playing XI.

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill IN; KL Rahul To Bat At No.6: Sunil Gavaskar

In an interaction with 7Cricket, Sunil Gavaskar said that Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will definitely come back into the playing XI in place of Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel. However, he feels that the batting order will change.

KL Rahul opened the batting in Rohit Sharma's absence in the first Test, and was one of the top performers for India, scoring 77 in the second innings. Sunil Gavaskar feels Rahul will drop down to no.6 in the second Test.

"I think there will be two changes for sure, both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill coming back into the 11. My feeling is that the batting order will change. Where Rohit Sharma will replace Rahul, Shubman Gill will bat at three, Padikkal and Jurel will go out of the team, Rahul will bat at six,” Gavaskar added.

Ravindra Jadeja In Place Of Washington Sundar: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar also said that India can play Ravindra Jadeja in place of Washington Sundar as the team's lone specialist spinner.

"And one other change that could happen is that Jadeja comes in place of Washington Sundar," Gavaskar added.

Sunil Gavaskar's Predicted Playing XI For India Vs Australia 2nd Test:

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.