The Indian top-order faltered in the first ODI against Australia on Monday, resulting in a 7-wicket defeat in a rain-affected game. While Virat Kohli got out for an 8-ball duck, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill collectively scored only 18 runs before getting dismissed inside the Powerplay. As India trail 1-0 in the 3-match series, they are expected to bounce back strongly before it’s too late. However, rain once again threatens to disrupt India’s preparations ahead of the second ODI on Thursday, much like it did earlier in the week.
According to a RevSportz report, the Gill-led side had initially planned an indoor training session in Adelaide due to persistent showers. However, as soon as the skies cleared, the ground staff quickly readied the outdoor nets, allowing the players to train unde