Rohit Sharma to Miss First Test in Perth
India’s cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, will not be playing in the first Test match against Australia in Perth for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This decision comes as Rohit stays back home for the birth of his second child. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah, a top bowler, will lead the Indian team in the match starting on November 22.
Rohit Sharma’s Recent Performance
Rohit has had a challenging time recently, scoring only 133 runs in 10 innings across five Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand, with an average of 13.30. His highest score was 52.
Shubman Gill’s Injury
India’s batter, Shubman Gill, might also miss the first Test due to a left-hand injury sustained while fielding. It is uncertain if he will be fit to play in the opening match at the Optus Stadium.
Upcoming Matches
The Border-Gavaskar series will start on November 22 in Perth. The second Test will be a day-night match in Adelaide from December 6 to 10. The series will continue with matches in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, concluding on January 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 leadership.
Jasprit Bumrah -: Jasprit Bumrah is a well-known Indian cricketer, famous for his fast bowling. He is taking over as the captain for the first Test match in Rohit Sharma’s absence.
Test -: A Test match is a type of cricket game that is played over five days. It is considered the longest and most traditional form of cricket.
Perth -: Perth is a city in Australia where the first Test match between India and Australia will be played.
Border-Gavaskar series -: The Border-Gavaskar series is a series of cricket matches played between India and Australia. It is named after two famous cricketers, Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India.
Shubman Gill -: Shubman Gill is a young Indian cricketer who plays as a batsman. He might miss the first Test due to a hand injury.