India's Preparation Ahead of Pink-Ball Test: PM-XI Match Highlights
The highly anticipated tour match between the Prime Minister's XI (PM-XI) and India in Canberra has been a rollercoaster of rain delays and interrupted play. The match, scheduled as a vital part of India’s preparations for the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide, has faced some weather challenges, with Day 1 of the match washed out due to persistent rain. Despite these setbacks, the Indian team is hoping to make the most of the two-day game to adjust to the conditions before facing Australia in the second Test.
The PM-XI and India had been hoping to get valuable practice in a day-night scenario, particularly for India’s key players, including captain Rohit Sharma and opening batsman Shubman Gill, both of whom were absent from the first Test in Perth. Rohit missed the first match due to the birth of his child, while Gill, recovering from a thumb injury, had his first practice session in Canberra on Friday. His recovery seems to be progressing well, with no major discomfort noted from the injury.
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The match was reduced to 46 overs a side, and as the rain cleared, the ground staff worked tirelessly to get the pitch ready for play. Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj, India’s pace attack options for the Test, got an early chance to test the PM-XI batters. The early overs saw a steady rhythm with Siraj picking up an early wicket, sending Matt Renshaw back to the pavilion after an outside edge was caught by Devdutt Padikkal at second slip. The wet conditions, however, have slowed down the match's pace.
As India looks ahead to the Adelaide Test, the game against the PM-XI remains a critical opportunity for the team to adapt to the pink-ball conditions. With the rain delays cutting short what was hoped to be a full day of practice, the Indian team will now focus on making the most of the remaining time. Scott Boland, likely to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood in the second Test, remains with the PM-XI, ensuring that the competition stays tough for the visitors.
The revised schedule for Day 2 includes the first and second innings running from 2:40 PM to 10:10 PM local time. With rain having affected play on the first day, it’s expected that this game will now act as the final preparation for both teams ahead of the much-anticipated pink-ball Test. This match has the potential to be a game-changer for India, who are hoping to hit their stride after a strong performance in the first Test, which they won by 295 runs. The excitement continues to build as both teams take the field in the race to adapt to the day-night challenge in Adelaide.
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