Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit's absence in the series opener in Perth allowed India to move Rahul to the top of the order from the middle order.

Captain Rohit Sharma missed the opening Test against Australia in Perth due to the birth of his second child but is available for the second match in Adelaide starting on December 5. KL Rahul opened with Yashavsi Jaiswal in Perth and played impressive knocks in both innings.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who was an integral member of the India’s last two series win in Australia has suggested that India should keep KL Rahul in the top three.

KL Rahul opened the innings for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first Test as captain Rohit Sharma was unavailable. With Rohit re-joining the Indian squad, there is uncertainty over where Rahul will bat in the next match.

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that Indian cricket team should continue with KL Rahul as an opener in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide while captain Rohit Sharma can bat at No.3 and if Shubman Gill is back,

India are set to play Australia Prime Minister's XI in a two-day tour match in Canberra to finalize their batting lineup for the upcoming day-night Test in Adelaide. With Rohit Sharma's return and Shubman Gill's possible inclusion,

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara reckons in-form KL Rahul should bat at No.3 if captain Rohit Sharma wants to open in the second Test against Australia. Rahul was impressive in India's 295-run win over Australia at Perth.

JKL Rahul opened the India innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Perth Test in absence of Rohit Sharma. With Rohit back from his paternity break, it will be now interesting to see where Rahul bats in the Adelaide Test.