India’s cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, is confirmed to miss the first Test match in Perth against Australia, which is set to start on November 22 at the Optus Stadium. Currently, Rohit is on paternity leave and will not be available for the opening match.
As it stands, there is no clear information on when he will rejoin the Indian team. The most optimistic scenario suggests that he may arrive in the middle of the first Test. If he is unable to participate in Perth, Rohit is expected to join the team for the following Pink Ball Test in Adelaide.
Sources indicate, “Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test. He could either catch up with the team in the middle of the match in Perth or directly in Adelaide.”
In Rohit’s absence, pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah will take charge as the team’s captain.
More updates will follow as the situation develops.
