The Indian team has been training at the WACA ground since Wednesday, gearing up for the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy series that begins on November 22 in Perth

Virat Kohli took the field on Friday for a match simulation ahead of the 1st Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium.

Ahead of the Perth Test, KL Rahul suffered a major blow in practice. Earlier, reports suggested that Virat Kohli also underwent some scans.

Following Kohli's scans, KL Rahul, who will open in place of Rohit, faced an injury scare on Friday after getting hit on his elbow during a practice session.

KL Rahul suffered an elbow injury during a practice match in Australia, raising concerns ahead of the first Test. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli had scans for an unspecified issue but is set to play. Kohli's recent form is under scrutiny,

Sarfaraz Khan walked off the nets in pain after being hit on the elbow during India's practice session at the WACA.

India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh Krishna in an intra-squad match in Perth on Friday, while Virat Kohli emerged to bat despite injury concerns ahead of the test series against Australia.

Virat Kohli's career-worst form is at odds with his formidable touring record in Australia, and former India coach Ravi Shastri is backing one of cricket's greatest competitors to fire.

Alright then! The first real development on KL Rahul coming in, with the BCCI saying that the injury is yet to be processed by the medical team. Rahul was hit on his elbow by a rising delivery from Prasidh Krishna,

Star India batter Virat Kohli underwent scans in Perth ahead of the team's match-simulation practice in Perth. However, the former skipper was declared fit and took part in the session.