Indian captain announced for the first match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, this player got the command in place of Rohit

sports desk : Rohit Sharma will not play in the first match of the five-match Test series between India and Australia. it's confirmed. Rohit Sharma has told the BCCI that he wants to spend more time with his wife after the birth of their second child earlier this week. The first match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Perth from 22 November.

According to the report of Indian Express, in the absence of Rohit, the vice-captain of the Indian team, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will take command of the team. Jasprit Bumrah will be seen captaining in the first test. Rohit Sharma will return in the second test. Rohit Sharma will be seen playing in the Pink Ball Test to be held from 6th December.

Devdutt Padikkal may get a chance

Due to Rohit not playing, Devdutt Padikkal, who had gone to Australia, has been stopped there. Padikkal had gone to Australia for India A to play a two-match unofficial Test series. Padikal will be included in the 18-man squad in place of Rohit for the first Test match to be held at the Opus Stadium in Perth.

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“We were hopeful that he (Rohit) would travel, but he has informed the BCCI that he cannot go now as he needs some more time,” a BCCI official confirmed. He will fly to Adelaide for the second Test match. There is a gap of nine days between the first and second Test matches, so Rohit will be able to reach there on time.”

The senior selection committee was hopeful that captain Rohit would tour Australia for five Tests to be held in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Australia tour can be very difficult for India. After losing the series against New Zealand 3-0, the Indian team is in dire need of a win. In such a situation, it is necessary for the senior players of the team to stay.