India vs Prime Minister's XI HIGHLIGHTS: Play called off due to rain

Day 2 now will have a 50-over contest between the sides if the weather allows so as to give the teams some batting practice ahead of the 2nd Test.

9:52 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Where will KL Rahul bat?

With Rohit Sharma returning to the fray, the 2nd Test in Adelaide could see him an Jaiswal open the innings for the side with Rahul being shifted down the order. However, it will be interesting to see where does the batter play after a good start in Perth.

9:40 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: No improvement in conditions!

It is still raining at the Manuka Oval and the start of day's play doesn't look close at the moment. 

9:31 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Format of the unofficial Test

With a 2-day Test match in place, both teams would've got around 90 overs to bat each. However, with rain interrupting proceedings that time could decrease accordingly as well.

9:21 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Teams arrive at the venue!

Both teams have arrived at the venue but it is still raining, with the pitch and square under the covers.

9:11 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Players looking for game-time!

Given that it’s a two-day game, India will be hoping for more time to bat than bowl. Players like Sarfaraz Khan, who are unlikely to feature unless there's an injury, will also be hoping to get some playing time.

9:04 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Pitch inspection soon!

The next pitch inspection will take place at 9:15 AM IST. The pitch is still under the covers.

9:01 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: India in day-night Tests

India have played four day-night Tests so far with their only loss coming at Adelaide whe they played here four years ago and were bowled out for 36 before making a winning comeback in the four-match Test series.

8:51 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Team photographs in process!

With rain delaying the proceedings, teams got a chance to get their team photographs taken with Australian Prime Minister at the moment.

8:41 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Toss delayed due to rain!

The coin toss for the match has been eventually delayed due to rain. Fans and the players would hope to get some game time ahead of the 2nd Test in Adelaide.

8:35 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Rain to play spoilsport?

It has been raining in Adelaide which could see the coin toss getting delayed as well.

8:30 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: India boosted by returns!

The arrival of Team India skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test due to the birth of his child and the return of Shuban Gill who was forced out due to an injury could see the Indian shuffling the batting order yet again on the day.

8:19 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: India looking to adapt to pink ball quickly!

The challenges of playing with the pink ball is different. The pink ball tends to behave differently than the red cheery which could give batters some challenges. The 2-day match could help the Indian batters with that and try to adapt as soon as possible.

8:02 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: Prime Minister's XI squad for two-day tour game

PM's XI: Jack Edwards (C), Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Scott Boland, Jack Clayton, Aidan O'Connor, Ollie Davies, Jayden Goodwin, Sam Harper, Hanno Jacobs, Sam Konstas, Lloyd Pope, Matthew Renshaw, Jem Ryan.

7:55 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES: India squad for two-day tour game

India: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.

7:43 AM

IND vs PM XI LIVE UPDATES

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India vs Prime Minister XI tour game. The 2-day tour game will help Indian team to get used to of the Pink Ball, which will be used for the Adelaide Test.