Rahane "the glue that held India together" last time, says Tim Paine.

ISLAMABAD -- Ahead of the four-match Test series against India, Australia skipper Tim Paine on Wednesday said that Ajinkya Rahane was the glue that held the Virat Kohli-led side together when they managed to emerge triumphant in a Test series for the first time Down Under.

The first Test of the four-match series between Australia and India, beginning on December 17, will be played at the Adelaide Oval and it will be a day-night contest.

Australia has the best record in day-night Tests as the side has not lost a single match that has been played with the pink ball.

Skipper Kohli would be playing just one Test against Australia and he would head back...