BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma To Miss 1st Test, Jasprit Bumrah To Captain: Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, will not be playing in the opening match of BGT 2024-25 in Perth, which is scheduled for November 22, as he remains in Mumbai with his wife and newborn during his paternity leave.
In the wake of Rohit Sharma’s absence, Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed the captain. This is indeed a prominent moment in his leadership development as a fast bowler.
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Shubman Gill already out of the equation, as he fractured his thumb. KL Rahul nurses an elbow injury, it only adds to more problems for India. These concerns are likely to affect India’s top order, as younger names such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and possibly debuting Abhimanyu Easwaran are slated to play fundamental innings.
Bumrah’s squad is bound to face a stiff challenge from the Australian team. He hopes to begin on a positive note in the BGT 2024-25. This match is also imperative to the ICC World Test Championship. Rohit will make his way back for the Adelaide Test on the 6th of December. However, his absence in Perth presents a challenge as it creates a leadership gap in the team during such a crucial period.
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The first match of the series at the Optus Stadium is also important, as India has already tasted success previously in Australia under extreme weather conditions. All the resources will be tested as Bumrah juggles tactics with his bowling, leading injured team players who aim to perform.
