Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is set to miss the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, which starts on November 22 in Perth. The star opener will join the Indian team later, traveling to Australia on November 23 to be with his wife following the birth of their second child. Rohit will be available for selection for the second Test, scheduled from December 6-10 at the Adelaide Oval.

Rohit Sharma Set to Join India for the Second Test in AdelaideThe news has generated much discussion within the cricket community, particularly given India's current challenges with injuries and absences. With Shubman Gill sidelined due to a thumb injury and Jasprit Bumrah taking over as the stand-in captain for the first Test, there was widespread speculation about when Rohit would join the squad. According to a report from Cricbuzz, Rohit Sharma will participate in the remaining matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting with the second Test in Adelaide.

To prepare for the Adelaide Test, Rohit will be part of the India A team, which is set to play a two-day day-night match against the Prime Minister’s XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra from November 30 to December 1. His inclusion in this preparatory match will help him get used to the Australian conditions and format before stepping into the crucial Test series.

In Rohit’s absence, Jasprit Bumrah will captain India for the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium. This will be Bumrah’s second time captaining the Indian Test team