Jasprit Bumrah is expected to stand in as skipper — an appointment Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar believes should be locked in for all five matches, regardless of when Rohit returns. “It is important for the captain to play the first Test match,” Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

Following India's loss to New Zealand at home Test series, Rohit Sharma admitted that he is not sure about playing the Perth Test.

Rohit Sharma’s attendance at the first Test in Perth is in doubt as he may miss it for the birth of his child. Sunil Gavaskar proposes Jasprit Bumrah as a potential captain, but Aaron Finch defends Rohit’s decision to prioritize family during this significant time.

Rohit Sharma is expected to miss the first Test of the upcoming five-match Test series between India and Australia due to personal reasons.