LIVE Cricket! Aus win toss, opt to bat vs India in World Cup warm-up

February 08, 2015 08:39

Welcome to the coverage of the ICC World Cup warm-up match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval, in Adelaide, on Sunday.

Australia captain George Bailey has won the toss and has no hesitation in electing to bat.

The big news for Indian fans is that opener Rohit Sharma has recovered from his injury and will start for the visitors at the top of the order.

"Rohit is fit and is playing well. It is a full game and he will be tested," says Dhoni at the toss.

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