Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has dropped a major hint on Rohit Sharma's availability for the opening test of the Border Gavaskar series in Perth. Reports have been doing rounds that Rohit will miss the opening test to welcome his second child with wife Ritika Sajdeh.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will lead India if Rohit Sharma misses the first Test against Australia in Perth.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma might miss the first Test against Australia in Perth due to personal reasons. Expecting his second child soon, Sha

During the pre-departure press conference in Mumbai, Gambhir highlighted that Bumrah, currently vice-captain, is the natural choice to lead the team should Rohit miss the opener.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is no guarantee to play in the first Test against Australia in Perth with coach Gautam Gambhir unable to confirm the skipper would be ready as his team departed for the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar series.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir attended a press conference on Monday before the team's departure for Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gautam Gambhir also confirmed that if Rohit Sharma is not available for the match "Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in Perth Test."

Indian cricket team star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli faced a lot of criticism following their team's humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand at home.

India coach Gautam Gambhir provided an update on Rohit Sharma's availability for the first Test against Australia in Perth. Gautam kept the journalist guessing with a cryptic response and said a clear picture would be out before the series.

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Jasprit Bumrah as stand-in captain for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia if Rohit Sharma misses the opener. While Rohit's participation is uncertain,