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 the Border-Gavaskar Trophy nearing, Rohit Sharmas participation in the Perth Test remains uncertain as he trains in Mumbai amidst personal commitments. Team India prepares for contingencies, with

India will travel for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in two batches, with the first departing on November 10. Meanwhile, the second group will leave on November 11. The BCCI were unable to book the entire team on a single commercial flight due to commercial reasons.

The Indian team have begun their training in Perth in the lead-up to the 1st Test match vs Australia Virat Kohli led India's training session in Rohhit Sharma's absence at the WACA Stadium in Perth The star India batter,

Rohit Sharmas non-departure means the India captain is effectively out of contention for the first Test. Jasprit Bumrah looks set to lead the Indian team down under in the very important match.

Former Australia fast bowler Brendon Julian has backed Australia to steamroll India inside 4 days at Perth, the venue for the first Test.