Perth: Middle-order batsman Sarfraz Khan suffered an elbow injury while batting in the nets during India's practice session at the WACA on Thursday but did not need to undergo an MRI. A video posted by Fox Cricket showed the Mumbai native holding his right hand while walking out of the nets. He looked a bit uncomfortable as he returned. However, it was found that the injury was not serious and the batsman did not need to undergo an MRI.

There will be a place in the middle order for Sarfaraz Khan.

Sarfaraz may play in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth as there is uncertainty over Indian captain Rohit Sharma's playing in the first Test. Rohit is still in Mumbai for the birth of his second child. If Rohit is not available for the first match of the series, then Lokesh Rahul can be asked to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal, which will create a place for Sarfaraz in the middle order.

Sarfraz scored a century against New Zealand.

Sarfraz made it to the Indian team due to his impressive performance in domestic cricket and also scored his first Test century in the home series against New Zealand. However, it will be a different challenge for Sarfraz against a strong bowling attack in challenging Australian conditions.

Jurel is also a contender for a place in the playing 11

Apart from this, talented Dhruv Jurel is also a contender to make it to the XI after his impressive performance against Australia A at the MCG. Sarfaraz has scored 371 runs in six matches at an average of 37.10 since making his Test debut in February. Apart from the century in Bengaluru, Sarfaraz struggled in the other five innings against New Zealand and could score only 21 runs. The 27-year-old will face a tough challenge from bowlers like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc on Australia's fast and bouncy pitches.