Is Rohit Sharma playing in Test series vs Australia? NCA submits test report

issue of Rohit Sharma’s fitness is one that has been plaguing Indian cricket for some time w. Ever since opening batsman injured his hamstring during Dream11 IPL 2020, speculation has been rife about wher 33-year-old will be fit to feature in Australia vs India Test series. In light of situation, many fans have taken to social media to search for latest Rohit Sharma fitness update, as y sweat on star batsman’s availability.

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Is Rohit Sharma playing in Test series for India?

Wher Rohit Sharma makes Team India squ for Tests or t has been me clear on Friday. batsman was undergoing rehabilitation at National Cricket Acemy (NCA) in Bengaluru and body will submit its final assessment on player’s fitness on Friday. If NCA provides a positive Rohit Sharma fitness update, BCCI will n have to figure out how to get player in Australia in time for Test series. Irrespective of wher opener is passed fir or t, it is highly unlikely that explosive batsman will be part of Team India squ for Tests for first two matches. 

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According to Australian regulations, Rohit Sharma will have to spend 14 days in quarantine before he can enter team bubble. Even n, player may take some more time before he can be fit to feature in Australia vs India Test series. In event that Rohit Sharma is passed fit and flies as soon as possible to Australia, batsman will likely be part of side that plays 3rd match of Australia vs India Test series from January 7.

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Latest Rohit Sharma fitness test result revealed

Latest media reports covering Rohit Sharma fitness updates suggest that batsman has passed his fitness test in Bengaluru. A report by ANI claimed cricketer has been declared fit by physios at NCA and has fully recovered from hamstring injury that has plagued him in recent weeks. Citing sources, ANI said that batsman is rey to play international cricket, with future course of action to be decided by BCCI and selection committee. 

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After earlier excluding Rohit Sharma from Australia vs India Test series, BCCI h communicated that batsman's availability for tour will depend on his fitness levels. If passed fit, Australia tour will be Rohit Sharma’s first stint as Test opener in country. batsman will slot straight into starting 11 and will be expected to play a crucial role, particularly in absence of skipper Virat Kohli.

Im Credits: PTI