Rohit might not play the first Test - in Perth, from November 22 - and though India played the recent Test series against Bangladesh at home without a designated vice-captain, the selectors are keen on appointing one not on a temporary basis, as has been the norm in the past, but as a long-term choice.

With Rohit Sharma's availability in doubt for the first Test against Australia, the spotlight is on who will step up as captain. Could it be Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, or another experienced player?

The anticipation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is heightened by the uncertainty surrounding Rohit Sharma's availability. As India's standout Test captain with a remarkable record, his absence due to injury raises crucial questions about leadership on the field.

India test captain Rohit Sharma could miss the opening test of the five-match test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The first test against Australia will be played from November 22 in Perth. It has been reported that the 37-year-old Rohit could miss the Perth test due to personal reasons.

India could be without captain Rohit Sharma for one of the first two out of five Tests that they are slated to play against Australia away from home later this year. India will face Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year in a five-match Test series at the latter's home.

India captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth due to personal reasons, as per reports in ESPNcricinfo.

Rohit Sharma is likely to miss the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Trophy against Australia, which is scheduled to take place in Perth from November 22.

India could miss the services of skipper Rohit Sharma during one of the first two Test matches in Australia due to personal reasons which have communicated to the BCCI.

The news of Rohit Sharma likely to miss an Australia Test might be a bit of a setback for the Indian cricket team and the BCCI who will be looking to win their Test Test in a row Down Under. Notably,

Rohit Sharma has cited personal reasons to the BCCI regarding the possibility of him not be a part of either the first test from 22 November in Perth or the second test from 6-10 December at Adelaide.