Rohit ruled out of first Test: It is now completely clear that Indian captain Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test match against Australia, starting on November 22. There were many uncertainties surrounding Rohit’s availability in recent days. However, reports suggest that he has taken some time to spend with his family after the birth of his son on Friday. Rohit will join the team a few days before the second day-night Test match, which begins on December 4.
The Indian captain Won’t Play the First Test
It’s now confirmed that Indian captain Rohit Sharma will not participate in the first Test match against Australia, starting on November 22. Rohit had previously kept the option open to join the team at the last moment. However, with the birth of his son just a week before the first Test, he has decided to stay with his family.
Rohit’s Plan for the Next Matches
Rohit has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Ajit Agarkar’s team about his decision. He has confirmed that he will join the team before the second day-night Test, which begins on December 4. Rohit will also take part in the two-day pink-ball warm-up match, which will be played in Adelaide before the second Test.
Tensions in Indian Cricket Team
Captain Rohit Sharma may miss first game of Border Gavaskar Trophy for personal reasons.
Shubman Gill has been ruled out of first test for thumb injury.#indiancricketteam #indiancricket #rohitsharma #ShubmanGill #bgt #bodergavaskartrophy #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GWh8mEP2BM— Dugout Stories (@DugoutStories) November 16, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah to Lead in Rohit’s Absence
With Rohit unavailable, Jasprit Bumrah will take over as captain for the first Test. Bumrah previously led the team in 2021-22 during a match against England in Birmingham when Rohit was unavailable due to COVID-19.
JASPRIT BUMRAH TO CAPTAIN IN PERTH TEST. ⚡
– Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test in BGT, has informed the BCCI. He is set to play from the 2nd Test. [Devendra Pandey (pdevendra) from The Indian Express] pic.twitter.com/BKsrYWLHau
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 17, 2024
Impact on the Indian Team
Rohit’s absence means India will play the first Test without two of their star players: Rohit and Shubman Gill, who are also injured. Initially, either KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran was expected to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, both Rahul and Easwaran may now feature in the playing XI.