Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma will be skipping the team’s initial travel to Australia for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. This decision stems from his family commitments as Rohit, 37, is eagerly awaiting the birth of his second child. However, fans and team members alike remain hopeful about his participation, as there’s still a chance he might join the squad in time for the series opener.
The first Test, scheduled at Perth’s Optus Stadium on November 22, could still see Rohit in action, depending on how the situation unfolds. A source within the BCCI revealed to The Times of India: “Yes, Rohit is not travelling with the team, but don’t rule him out of the first Test as yet. He may end up flying to Australia later in the third week, closer to the first Test.”
This statement has kept cricket enthusiasts optimistic, as Rohit’s presence is expected to boost India’s confidence in a crucial overseas series. Rohit Sharma’s absence at the start, however, means he might miss crucial preparation time with the team, which could impact India’s strategy and initial approach. Team India is gearing up for their journey in two separate batches, set to depart on Sunday and Monday.
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Rohit had earlier hinted at possibly missing the first Test due to personal reasons, leading to speculations about a shift in leadership. Should he not make it to Perth in time, the reliable and talented pacer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team.
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Rohit Sharma Will Miss First Test And He Will Not Travel With The Team.
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The stakes are high for Team India as they aim to secure four wins in this series to ensure direct qualification for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s, scheduled for June 2025. This qualification pathway adds another layer of intensity to the upcoming games, with every match holding weight in their journey toward global cricket’s pinnacle event.
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India squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar
