India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma may miss one of the first two matches of the upcoming five-Test series in Australia due to personal reasons. The BCCI has been informed of Rohit’s situation, and a decision on his availability will be made closer to the start of the series.
If Rohit is unavailable, Abhimanyu Easwaran is likely to replace him as the opener. Easwaran is currently leading the India A team on a tour of Australia. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are also options to open the batting in Rohit’s absence.
The vice-captaincy of the Test team is also up for grabs, as Rohit did not have an official deputy during the recent home series against Bangladesh. Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rishabh Pant are all candidates for the role.
The Indian team will embark on a tough five-Test series in Australia starting November 22 in Perth. The series will be a major test for India, who have not won a Test series in Australia since 2018-19.
