Rohit Sharma May Miss Part of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series Against Australia
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma might not participate in some matches of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, starting November 22. This is due to personal reasons, though the exact number of matches he will miss is unclear. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet released an official statement regarding Rohit’s availability.
Previously, during India’s home series against England earlier this year, Virat Kohli missed the entire series due to the birth of his second child with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.
Rohit Sharma has played seven Test matches in Australia, scoring 408 runs in 14 innings with an average of 31.38, including three half-centuries. Against Australia, he has played 12 Tests, accumulating 708 runs at an average of 33.71, with a top score of 120.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Schedule
The series will kick off on November 22 with the first Test in Perth. The second Test, a day-night match, will take place from December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval. The third Test will be held at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 14 to 18. The Boxing Day Test is scheduled for December 26 to 30 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The series will conclude with the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7.
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Rohit Sharma -: Rohit Sharma is a famous Indian cricketer and the captain of the Indian cricket team. He is known for his excellent batting skills and has played many important matches for India.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy -: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a cricket series played between India and Australia. It is named after two legendary cricketers, Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India.
Board of Control for Cricket in India -: The Board of Control for Cricket in India, or BCCI, is the organization that manages cricket in India. They make important decisions about the Indian cricket team and organize matches.
Tests -: In cricket, a Test match is a long format game that can last up to five days. It is considered the most challenging and prestigious form of the game.
Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney -: These are cities in Australia where the cricket matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played. Each city has a famous cricket stadium where international matches are held.