Melbourne, Oct. 30 -- The stage is set for the second T20 International between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow, and there is a quiet air of confidence around the Indian camp.

The first match may have been cut short by rain, but the little cricket we saw was enough to remind everyone of India's growing command in this format.

Suryakumar Yadav's leadership was marked by clarity and aggression, while Shubman Gill's fluent strokeplay gave the innings its rhythm. Together, they played with a sense of authority that showed how far India have come as a T20 unit. The intent was unmistakable - attacking without being reckless, confident without being complacent.

This is a young and hungry India side, but it carries t...