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The 23-year-old was one of India's standout performers Down Under.
The New Year's first test match in Australia is the Pink Test.
Travis Head got Australia over the line to also secure the hosts a spot in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's in June.
India were 141/6 at stumps on day two after Australia were bowled out for 181.
During his absence, senior batter Virat Kohli took charge of the team.
Jasprit Bumrah won the toss, but Pat Cummins' pacers exploited the conditions in Sydney on day one.
Pacer Bumrah could captain the side in a must-win match.
As New Year's Eve parties kicked into gear along picturesque Sydney Harbour, many revellers were relieved to see the past 12 months in the rearview mirror.
The hosts won by 184 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The fresh-faced 19-year-old showed no signs of anxiety or tension as he waded into a bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah.
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