Team India Captain Rohit Sharma Ruled Out Of 1st IND vs AUS Test In Border Gavaskar Trophy: Reports

Rohit Sharma is set to miss first Test against Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy, scheduled to start on November 22. Indian captain's status for 1st Test was doubtful from outset. However, following birth of his second child, it was expected that he would make it just on time for BGT opener. reports claim orwise.

Rohit Sharma To Miss Perth Test

As per a striking report fetched by a leing daily, Rohit Sharma will opt out of Perth Test, as he wishes to spend more time with family in wake of birth of his second child with his wife Ritika Sajdeh.  

"Yes, Rohit Sharma will not be featuring in first Test. He wants to spend some more time with his family and newborn and Indian cricket board completely respects his decision." TOI source.

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Jasprit Bumrah Will Take Captaincy Onus, But Who Will Open?

Should report prove to be true and Rohit Sharma indeed misses first Test, n in that case vice captain Jasprit Bumrah will take captaincy onus. However, heache does not palliate re. As Rohit Sharma opens innings for India, void at top will be felt, especially when re is a dearth of substitutes. Shubman Gill was touted as likely replacement, but he too has reportedly sustained a finger injury. Thus, uncertainty over opening slot is a real concern.

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What's At Stake?

After enduring a humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand at home, precious WTC final slot has seemingly slipped from Team India's hands. Yet, spot is still in sights but hard to acquire. For Team India to reach final of World Test Championship 2023-25 y would have to pull off an unprecedented victory. To sail through WTC Final, India would have to beat Australia in Australia by a margin of 4-0 at least in 5-match series. It has never happened before, but Team India has summoned miracles against Australia in ir backyard before and would not be counting out chances to attain something extraordinary again. Thus, let's await what BGT 2024/25 has in store.