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India vs Australia 1st Test: Likely opening pair for India in Adelaide

With Mayank being an automatic selection for one of the two openers' slots, it would be interesting to see who will partner him as second opener in India playing 11

K L Rahul's wicket
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Rahul’s experience of crafting a big score make him one of the ideal options for the opening slot.

Anish Kumar New Delhi
The Indian cricket team will play its first Test match after a nine-month break, when Virat Kohli leads his troops at the Adelaide Oval on November 17. India played its last Test match in New Zealand's Christchurch.
 
India would look to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and win its second Test series in Australia after stunning the hosts during the last tour. But to repeat the last tour’s success, India needs to set the tone for the four-match series in the first Test, which is going to be a day-night affair. It is imperative to have a stable, steady opening