Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma might miss the first Test against Australia in Perth due to personal reasons. Expecting his second child soon, Sharma will not travel with the team initially but could join later.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has addressed India’s potential participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, clarifying that the final decision will be taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Rohit Sharma will not be travelling to Australia with Team India's first batch for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It means, in all likelihood, Rohit will miss the first Test in Perth

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has shown confidence in Jasprit Bumrah's leadership. If Rohit Sharma missed out on taking part in the opening Test of the series against Australia, then Bumrah is likely to lead the team.

Australian great Ricky Ponting has backed pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to step up as India captain in Rohit Sharma's absence against Australia.

India's recent defeat to New Zealand has caused concern. KL Rahul, whose average has fallen to 33, is fortunate to still be in the team. There are suggestions that Abhimanyu Easwaran could be a better opening option alongside Jaiswal.