Shubman Gill’s return to training ahead of the Adelaide Test fueled speculation about his comeback, as the Indian squad prepared to extend their lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy following a commanding win in the Perth opener.

Shubman Gill viral video: Shubman Gill and India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar were seen in a lighthearted moment in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their social media platforms.

Gill returned to the nets for the first time since suffering a thumb injury in Perth that forced him to miss the series opener against Australia, and is expected to be declared fit for the second Test in Adelaide next week.

Gill owns 1,800 runs in Tests at 36.73. He has amassed 5 tons and 7 fifties. As per ESPNcricinfo, Gill has scored an impressive 926 runs while batting at number three. He averages 42.09. He owns three tons and three fifties at number three.

Shubman Gill suffered a thumb injury during India's preparations in Perth ahead of the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar series. Gill was reportedly in doubt about playing in the second Test but has returned to the nets ahead of the second Test in Adelaide.

The Indian team looked a happy unit with captain Rohit Sharma back and Australians genuinely appreciating skills and persona of the visiting team.

With KL Rahul impressing with the bat in India's 295-run win over Australia in Perth and Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill returning for the next Test at Adelaide, India's batting has been has been in a state of conundrum?

Shubman Gill, who was forced to sit out in the first Australia v India Test in Perth after copping a blow on his right thumb, returned to the nets on Friday.

After missing the series opener at the Perth Stadium, Shubman Gill returned to the nets on Friday and sounded positive about his injury recovery from the Adelaide Test.