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

Virat Kohli struggled to regain form when he took the field in a match simulation against India A ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli underwent scans for an unspecified injury, causing concern ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the injury's nature remains undisclosed, Kohli participated in a practice match,

KL Rahul sustained an elbow injury during India's practice match in Perth, casting doubt on his availability for the first Test against Australia. Rahul was struck by a Prasidh Krishna delivery and underwent scans.

Virat Kohli will be the centre of attraction when India take on Australia in the five-match Test series. The 36 year old has had some fond memories in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and will be India's go-to man in the upcoming Test series.