India Playing 11 for Australia vs India 1st Test at Perth

The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 starts on 22 November with the first Test of the five-match series to be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

India Playing 11 for Australia vs India 1st Test at Perth

1. KL Rahul/Abhimanyu Easwaran
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Shubman Gill/Dhruv Jurel
4. Virat Kohli
5. Rishabh Pant (wk)
6. Sarfaraz Khan
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Nitish Reddy
9. Jasprit Bumrah
10. Akash Deep
11. Mohammed Siraj

Rohit Sharma to miss 1st Test

It is confirmed that India will head into the series opener without regular skipper Rohit Sharma will miss the Perth Test to spend time with his family after welcoming his second child. In his absence, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah will take the reins. KL Rahul may get the nod ahead of Abhimanyu Easwaran for the opening slot as head coach Gautam Gambhir has hinted.

Shubman Gill is doubtful for the first test after sustaining a finger injury. Dhruv Jurel who has impressed in the intra-squad game is likely to get a go.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is likely to make a debut.

Who won the last Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia?

India enters the series riding high on the back of historic successes Down Under in 2018-19 and 2020-21, making them the first Asian side to claim back-to-back Test series wins in Australia. However, with their last home triumph in this series dating back to 2014-15, Pat Cummins’ Australians are hungry to reclaim the trophy.

The first Test promises to be a battle of skill and nerves, with India looking to extend their dominance over Australia.

The pith and conditions at Perth, with its lightning-fast outfield and lively pitch, will test both sides. While Australia aims to capitalize on the home advantage, Team India’s adaptability and mental resilience make them a tough opponent.

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