BGT 2024-25: Who Will Lead India If Rohit Sharma Misses The First Test?
With Rohit Sharma’s availability in doubt, Jasprit Bumrah is set to lead India in the first BGT 2024-25 Test against Australia. Will Bumrah rise to the challenge?
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 is about to start in Australia, and there are questions about who will lead the Indian team for the first test. The opening match is scheduled for November 22-26 at Perth Stadium. However, there is some uncertainty around whether Rohit Sharma, India’s captain, will play, and this has left fans wondering who might take over if Rohit misses the game.
Rohit Sharma, the regular captain, may miss the first test because of personal reasons. This has worried many people since Rohit is an important player for India, known for his leadership and experience. Although he didn’t perform well in the recent series against New Zealand, where he scored only 91 runs in three matches, his absence will still be a big loss for the team. Rohit has been a key player for India, and his leadership has been strong, even though the team lost its last home series.
After India’s loss to New Zealand in Mumbai, Rohit talked to the media, saying that he is not sure if he will play in the first test against Australia. “Not sure whether I will be going [to Perth], fingers crossed,” he said, making fans curious about what will happen if he is not available.
BGT 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah to Step In as Captain
If Rohit cannot play the first test, Jasprit Bumrah, who is the vice-captain, will likely step in as the captain. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed this in a press conference before the team left for Australia. “Bumrah is vice-captain; if Rohit is not available, he is going to lead in Perth,” Gambhir said.
Bumrah has already led the Indian team before, although only for a short time. He made his captaincy debut during a test match against England at Edgbaston in 2022, where India lost. Even though the team didn’t win, Bumrah showed potential as a leader, and now he has another chance to lead the team in an important series.
BGT 2024-25: A Tough Series for Both Teams
The BGT 2024-25 series will be a tough challenge for both India and Australia. After the first test in Perth, the second match will be a day-night test in Adelaide on December 6. Then, the teams will head to Brisbane for the third test at The Gabba, where India made history during their last tour. The Boxing Day test, starting on December 26, will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the series will end with the fifth test at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3.
Australia, playing on their home grounds, will be a difficult opponent for India. If Rohit Sharma misses the first test, it will be a big test for Jasprit Bumrah’s leadership skills. How he handles the pressure in this high-stakes series could affect the outcome of the BGT 2024-25.
Conclusion
As of now, it’s unclear if Rohit Sharma will play in the first test. If he doesn’t, Jasprit Bumrah is ready to take charge as captain. The BGT 2024-25 series is going to be a tough challenge for India, but with Bumrah as captain, the team hopes to navigate through this important series in Australia. Fans are eagerly waiting for updates on Rohit’s situation as the team prepares for an exciting contest.
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