IND vs AUS, 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma's Team India take on World Champions Australia with an eye on T20 World Cup

During the Asia Cup, Karthik started as India's first-choice wicket-keeper but injury to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja forced the team management to bring in left-hander Pant, who didn't look convincing and so far hasn't been able to justify his talent in T20I cricket like the Test and ODIs.