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.

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.

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

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

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,

Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian cricket team, announced that Jasprit Bumrah will captain the team in Rohit Sharma's absence for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth.

The first Test of the 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is scheduled to take place at Optus Stadium in Perth from November 22.