Australian batter Travis Head has backed India's regular captain Rohit Sharma for opting out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opening Test, which kicks off on Nov. 22 in Perth, due to paternity leave.

I would've done the same: Travis Head backs Rohit Sharma's decision to skip Perth Test for paternity leave

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh took a sly dig at Indian cricket fans for changing sides too quickly but backed Sunil Gavaskar’s opinion on why Jasprit Bumrah should captain India in all five Tests against Australia, regardless of Rohit Sharma’s situation.

‘That would be better’ – Harbhajan seconds Gavaskar’s opinion on Bumrah leading in all five Tests vs Australia

Team India will be without their star batters, regular captain Rohit Sharma and new number three Shubman Gill, for the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22.

India identify Shubman Gill’s replacement for Perth Test, Harshit Rana set for BGT debut - Report

India skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to miss the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia which begins on November 22 in Perth. The development was confirmed by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo just days before the tour begins.

BGT 2024-25: India skipper Rohit Sharma to miss first Test, Nitish Kumar Reddy in line for debut

KL Rahul returned to the nets on Sunday (Nov 17), boosting Team India’s morale ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22. Rahul suffered a blow to his right elbow in the WACA simulation game, missing all action since, including Saturday’s training session, which raised doubts about his participation in the first Test.

KL Rahul’s return to nets boosts India’s morale ahead of BGT opener in Perth

Injury concerns and the unavailability of star players have rocked India ahead of the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22. Shubman Gill broke his thumb while fielding in the slips in the WACA simulation game, likely ruling him out of the BGT opener; at the same time, KL Rahul also suffered a blow to his right elbow, putting his participation in the first Test in jeopardy.

BGT: Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan asked to stay back as Shubman Gill likely out of Perth Test - Reports

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has picked three pacers and two all-rounders in his India playing XI for the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22.

BGT: Ravi Shastri picks three seamers, two all-rounders in India’s XI for Perth Test against Australia

Indian cricket veteran Sunil Gavaskar has pinpointed Rohit Sharma’s weakness, saying Rohit’s attacking style could put him in hot waters. Though the Indian skipper is a proven batter at the top, against Australia Down Under, he perhaps has to hold his horses to avoid getting into trouble.

BGT 2024/25: ‘Hold your horses’ – Gavaskar asks Rohit Sharma to see off first few overs to avoid ‘trouble’

Sanju Samson's father Vishwanath Samson has made heads turn with his statement on MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid. Vishwanath accused the India greats of wasting his son's 10 precious years by not giving him a longer run at the international level (having hardly played under Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit's captaincy).

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit and Dravid wasted 10 years of my son's career, claims Sanju Samson's father

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke isn't sure if the upcoming India-Australia Test series will be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last tour of Australia. However, if it is so, Clarke opined that it will be due to retirement as the duo 'won't be dropped'.

If it is their last time in Australia, it will be retirement: Clarke on Rohit-Kohli, backs duo for BGT 2024/25

Aussie legend Brett Lee has warned struggling India skipper Rohit Sharma that he would be attacked by the Australian bowlers as India gets ready for the upcoming Test series Down Under.

BGT: Brett Lee warns struggling Rohit ahead of crucial series, says 'Australian fast bowlers will attack him'

India have a stern task against Australia in the upcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, starting on Nov. 22 in Perth. Ahead of the series, India have a lot of concerns with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not being at their usual best.

Players like Rohit and Virat are...: Ex-BCCI chief selector on under fire Indian duo before Australia Tests

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that pacer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in the first Border-Gavaskar Test in Perth if regular skipper Rohit Sharma isn't available.

BGT 2024-25: India coach Gautam Gambhir offers update on Rohit Sharma's availability for Perth Test

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says that India's whitewash at home against New Zealand has shown their vulnerability against spin. India's 0-3 loss vs New Zealand earlier this month was their first-ever clean sweep at home in a Test series.

'It's the IPL,' says ex-Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting on reason behind India's vulnerability against spin

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar thinks that the current Indian team is in panic mode following a whitewash against New Zealand in the home Test series. India's 0-3 loss vs New Zealand earlier this month was their first-ever clean sweep at home in a Test series.

BGT 2024-25: 'There's some fascination,' Ex-India batter not in favour of KL Rahul replacing Rohit in 1st Test

India Test captain Rohit Sharma will fly to Australia with the Indian Test squad while his participation in the first Test in Perth remains uncertain, per the latest report.

BGT: Rohit Sharma to fly to Australia but Perth Test participation remains uncertain – Report

Team India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, said he is playing all red-ball domestic competitions back home to stay in line for a Test comeback. Having made just one appearance in the whites for India (during the home Border-Gavaskar Trophy last year), Surya admits thinking about returning to the Test side.

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav hooked on Test comeback; reveals how ‘leader’ Rohit inspires him

Former Australia captain and batting great Ian Chappell has warned the touring Indian Team from going overboard in their attacking approach against Australia Down Under this time.

BGT: Ian Chappell explains how over-aggressive approach could cost India Down Under

Team India suffered their first-ever whitewash in Tests at home, comprising three matches or more, when New Zealand beat them by 25 runs in the final match in Mumbai on Sunday (Nov 3).

Gautam Gambhir went against team management, defied Rahul Dravid's 'pitch theory' during NZ Tests: Report

Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar thrashed India coach Gautam Gambhir following Rohit Sharma-led side's being whitewashed by New Zealand in the just-concluded three Tests at home.

Sunil Gavaskar SLAMS Gautam Gambhir's stint as India coach, makes BOLD claim on Rohit, Kohli's Test future

The Indian Cricket team was whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand, leading to fierce criticism of the Men In Blue. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggled in the series and the duo's future in the test team is in doubt. Wion's Eric Njoka gets you the details.

New Zealand Condemn India to 'Embarrassing' Whitewash

After India's humiliating Test series whitewash against New Zealand, captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that he is 'not sure' of his availability for the Australia series opener in Perth.

BGT 2024/25: More miseries for India? Rohit Sharma 'not sure' of his participation in Perth Test

India got whitewashed by New Zealand in the three-match Test series following their unsuccessful 147-run chase on Day 3 of the final Test in Mumbai on Sunday (Nov 3).

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli out? BCCI set to take harsh calls on seniors post Australia Tests: Report

India skipper Rohit Sharma thinks Rishabh Pant was given out controversially in the second innings of the third Test against New Zealand on Sunday (Nov 3). India were 40 runs short of the target when Pant was given out as the seventh wicket and team went on to lose the match by 25 runs.

'Umpire didn't give him out...,' India skipper Rohit Sharma on Rishabh Pant being given out in third NZ Test

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