ADELAIDE: India coach Gautam Gambhir has returned to Australia ahead of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be held in Adelaide from December 6-10.
Gambhir was seen arriving in Adelaide on Tuesday after a brief trip to India to attend to a family emergency.
The former cricketer left the Indian team after the conclusion of the first Test in Perth, where India triumphed with a stunning 295-run victory.
He also missed the two-day friendly against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval, Canberra, which had already been reduced to 46 overs per side due to bad weather.
Indian regular captain Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test due to the arrival of his second son, witnessed Rahul taking on the role of opener.
Despite Gambhir’s absence, the Indian team, led by stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, managed to secure a dominant victory in the opening Test and are now focused on carrying that momentum into the second match.
India’s remarkable performance in the series opener included a stunning comeback after being dismissed for just 150 runs in their first innings. The team then bowled out Australia for just 104, taking a crucial lead of 46 runs.
India’s batting line-up, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, produced a formidable 487/6, setting Australia a daunting target of 534 runs.
In response, Australia managed just 238 runs, falling well short and handing India a resounding victory.
