The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia is set to commence with the first Test at the WACA in Perth. However, India’s regular skipper, Rohit Sharma, will not be traveling with the team for this opening encounter due to personal reasons. This absence has raised questions about the team’s captaincy and lineup as they prepare for a crucial away series against Australia.

Jasprit Bumrah likely to lead Indian team in Perth

With Rohit Sharma missing the opening Test, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is expected to step up as the interim captain. Bumrah, known for his leadership skills and experience in international cricket, is seen as the strongest candidate to lead the team against Australia’s skipper, Pat Cummins. However, an official announcement regarding the temporary captaincy is yet to be made.

KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran, who recently opened for India A, are among the options to fill the opening slot in Rohit’s absence. The team management will need to finalize their approach and make adjustments to the lineup for the Perth Test to maintain balance and strength in the squad.

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Indian Team prepare for Australian tour

A batch of the Indian team have already departed for Australia, with the remainder of the team set to follow after a pre-departure press conference on Monday, November 11. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, along with Rohit Sharma, will address the media at this event. Following the press conference, the second batch of players, including Gambhir, will board their flight to join the squad in Australia.

As India prepares to face one of their toughest challenges in Test cricket, fans and analysts eagerly await updates on team composition and strategy. The absence of Rohit Sharma for the first Test is a significant development, but the team remains focused on securing a positive start to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.