Rahul Set to Open with Abhimanyu as India Contemplates Perth Lineup

KL Rahul is set to partner Abhimanyu Easwaran in India A's upcoming second unofficial Test against Australia A in Melbourne, with a potential eye on the opening combination for the first Test in Perth. With Rohit Sharma's availability uncertain for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, Rahul and Easwaran will vie for the spot alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Both Rahul and Dhruv Jurel are expected to feature in the Melbourne game, with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad likely to move down the order and Jurel taking the wicketkeeping duties. Rohit's participation in the early part of the Australia tour remains in question, posing an interesting dilemma for India's team management at the top of the order, with Abhimanyu being the designated third opener for the tour.