Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out of Adelaide test due to an ankle injury. The BCCI has released a statement that the youngster needs some time to recover but hasn”t confirmed his availability for the remaining tests.
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Though a couple of opening combinations are possible from the likes of KL Rahul, Murali Vijay and Parthiv Patel, an absence of a backup opener will hurt the side a lot. Now let”s have a look on several options available for the side and if the BCCI can give them an opportunity.
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