Rohit's likely absence from the first Test is because his wife Ritika Sajdeh is expecting their second child in the third week of November. A source was quoted by India Today saying, "Rohit Sharma won't travel with the team to Australia. There were suggestions he might travel but now he isn't. His wife's delivery is expected next week."

With Rohit Sharma likely to miss the opening Test, Suresh Raina believes Jasprit Bumrah's sharp cricketing mind and leadership potential will be invaluable as India seeks redemption against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,

India face a daunting task as they aim to bounce back from their series defeat against New Zealand and challenge Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With a 4-0 victory being a near-impossible feat,