Regular Indian skipper Virat Kohli won't be the only one missing the first Test against Australia in the monumental Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Vice-captain Rohit Sharma will also be absent for the Perth fixture due to personal reasons. He will not be travelling with the Indian team and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead the side against Pat Cummins & Co. in Rohit's absence. The team will address a press conference on Monday before departing for Australia and Rohit will not be a part of the travelling team.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to Miss First Test Against Australia
In a major setback for India, both captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Virat Kohli will miss the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Kohli is out due to personal reasons, while Sharma will be absent for the Perth fixture due to personal reasons.
Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead the side in Rohit's absence. The team will address a press conference on Monday before departing for Australia, and Sharma will not be a part of the traveling team.
Background
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a prestigious Test series played between India and Australia. The series is named after former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar and former Australian captain Allan Border.
India has won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy four times, while Australia has won it 12 times. The last time India won the series was in 2018-19, when they defeated Australia 2-1.
FAQs
1. Why is Rohit Sharma missing the first Test?
Rohit Sharma is missing the first Test for personal reasons. No further details have been released.
2. Why is Virat Kohli missing the first Test?
Virat Kohli is missing the first Test for personal reasons. No further details have been released.
3. Who will captain India in Rohit Sharma's absence?
Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead India in Rohit Sharma's absence.
4. When is the first Test?
The first Test will be played from December 17-21 in Perth.
5. Who is the current coach of the Indian cricket team?
Rahul Dravid is the current head coach of the Indian cricket team.
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