DTVHINDIRohit Sharma or Shubman Gill, know whom India will miss more in the first BGT 2024-25 Test?
The first match of the BGT series will be played at Perth Stadium from 22nd November. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Indian cricket team is going to face Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series in very challenging conditions. It is noteworthy that the first match of the BGT series is going to be played in Perth from 22nd November. However, Rohit Sharma will not be able to participate in this match due to the birth of his wife Ritika’s second child. So recently the news is coming that if Shubman Gill, who got injured during the practice session before the first Test match to be held in Perth, is not completely fit, then he can also be out of this match. This is not a good sign for Team India before the start of the much-awaited series. Well, today in this article we are going to tell you according to statistics, who is Team India going to miss more between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the first test match? Bumrah will take command of Team India in Rohit’s absence In place of Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah will be seen taking charge of Team India. Whereas Abhimanyu Easwaran may get a chance in place of Rohit. However, the management has also kept Devdutt Padikkal, who opened for India A, with the team in Australia. Whereas wicketkeeper KL Rahul was also seen opening in the unofficial test match against Australia A this month. Which has indicated that any two of these three players are going to open for Team India. Well, the absence of both Gill and Rohit is troubling Team India, but Rohit not playing in the Perth Test match is more troubling for Team India. Rohit is very experienced and the way he gives India balance in the top order with his skillful batting, hardly anyone can do that. But Rohit’s average of just 31 abroad may definitely worry the fans a bit. However, Gill has also opened for Team India in Test cricket. The last time Team India achieved a historic win in the year 2020-21, Gill was a part of Team India. Gill played a match-winning inning of 91 runs in a pressurized situation at Gabba. Apart from this, in 6 innings played in Australia, Gill has scored 259 runs with the help of 2 half-centuries. Apart from this, his average is 51, which looks much better than Rohit.
AUS vs IND: Host Australia prepared such a pitch for Perth Test, picture went viral
The first Test between Australia and India will be played in Perth from 22 November. AUS vs IND, Perth Pitch (Photo Source: The first match of the five-match Test series between Australia and India under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Perth from November 22. Both the teams are preparing vigorously for this series. How will the Perth pitch be for the first match? There is a lot of discussion going on regarding this. Meanwhile, the type of pitch that Australia has prepared for the first match has been revealed. Australia has prepared green wicket pitch A picture of the Perth pitch for the first Test between Australia and India is going viral on social media. The special thing is that the host team prepared a green wicket before the first match and is watering it thoroughly. Let us tell you, the pitch of Optus Stadium, Perth is usually helpful for the bowlers and it is clear from the viral picture that the fast bowlers are going to get good help here. India have a 100 per cent track record at the Optus Stadium and this will give confidence to the players. See the viral picture of Perth Pitch here- Here’s the first look of the Perth pitch ahead of the first Test between Australia and India #AUSvsIND WATCH: pic.twitter.com/COsoTYVE8h — CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 18, 2024 Team India’s troubles have increased before the start of the Test series against Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma is not going to play the first test due to the birth of his second child. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul got injured during the match simulation at the WACA ground. Gill has suffered a thumb fracture, due to which he may be out of the first test. According to media reports, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul can open for India in the first test. Devdutt Padikkal can be seen at number-3 in place of Shubman Gill. Let us tell you, Padikkal was touring Australia with India A for two four-day matches. At the same time, news of debut of Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy is also coming out.
BGT 2024-25: ‘No debate, he will have to play’ Sourav Ganguly on R Ashwin playing in Perth Test match
BGT series starting from 22nd November Sourav Ganguly and R Ashwin (Image Credit- Twitter The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series is starting with the first Test match to be held in Perth on 22 November. Optus Stadium pitch curator Isaac McDonald has said that leaving 10 mm of grass on the pitch will provide a lot of pace and bounce. As a result, both sides are expected to field a high number of fast bowlers in their squad to win the match. Keeping this in mind, the role of a traditional spinner in the match becomes minimal. It is understandable that India might stick to Ravindra Jadeja for his all-round abilities in the Perth Test, but former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has advised India head coach Gautam Gambhir not to drop R Ashwin from the playing eleven. Has warned. Sourav Ganguly gave a big statement Before the first Test match to be held in Perth, Sourav Ganguly was quoted by NDTV as saying – There is no debate, Ashwin should play. Your best spinner must play. Specialists play in Test cricket. Also, considering the number of left-handed batsmen in the Australian team, Ashwin is sure to have an impact in the match. Ganguly further said- Yes, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar bat well there, but you should play with your best spinner in the first Test match. My preference is that you play with your specialist batsmen and bowlers, Ashwin is my choice in the match. Full schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1st Test 22–26 November: Perth Stadium, Perth Second Test 6–10 December: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Third Test 14-18 December: The Gabba, Brisbane Fourth Test 26-30 December: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Fifth Test 3-7 January: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
BGT 2024-25: Ravi Shastri reduced the burden on Gautam Gambhir, presented his side regarding Team India’s playing XI for Perth Test
This test series is starting from 22nd November. Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah And Mohamad Siraj (Pic Source-X) Former player Ravi Shastri has selected his three fast bowlers for the first Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to him, Team India should include Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep in their playing XI in the first Test to be played in Perth. Let us tell you that the first test match between Team India and Australia will be played in Perth. This test series is starting from 22nd November. It is very important for Team India to win this test series. If Team India wants to secure its place in the final of the World Test Championship, then they will have to perform well in the upcoming 5-match Test series and win at least four matches. According to Ravi Shastri, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep can play an important role in the victory of their team by bowling explosively in the first test. Talking about Jasprit Bumrah, he is counted among the best bowlers in the world and the performance of this experienced player has been excellent in all three formats of international cricket. Akash Deep has also bowled lethally in international Test cricket so far while Mohammad Siraj’s performance has also been excellent. Mohammad Siraj has not been seen in his best form for some time but he can be seen bowling tremendously against Australia. Team India would like to win the Perth Test Let us tell you that Team India had earlier played a three-match Test series against New Zealand in which they had to face defeat 0-3. However, now all the players will have to perform lethally against Australia. Talking about Australia, the team is in very good form at the moment. Before the Perth Test, the best batsman of the Indian team, Shubman Gill has also got injured. Now it remains to be seen which players Team India includes in its playing XI? List of batsmen who scored the fastest T20I century for India- IPL 2025: RR can target these players in the mega auction Indian batsmen who got out for duck most number of times in T20Is- IPL 2025: These 8 players will get expensive bids in the mega auction IPL 2025: MI will target these 5 players in the mega auction Batsman who scored most centuries for India in BGT- IPL 2025: CSK will target these 5 players in the mega auction The batsman who got out on zero most number of times in BGT- IPL 2025: RCB will target these 5 players in the mega auction Bowlers who took the most wickets for India in BGT-
“Don’t end your career”- Rohit did not want to become Test captain, then Ganguly convinced him
The first test match will be played between India and Australia from 22nd November. Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Image Source: Getty Images) Team India’s former veteran captain and player Sourav Ganguly has made a big revelation about Rohit Sharma. Ganguly revealed that when Virat Kohli decided to step down from the captaincy role after the series against South Africa in January 2022, Rohit Sharma was not ready to become the Test captain considering his workload. However, Ganguly convinced Rohit for this and he led Team India in all three formats. Now after retiring from T20, he is the captain of the ODI and Test teams, while Suryakumar Yadav is leading Team India in the shortest format of cricket. The former Indian captain said that he had to convince Rohit to take over the captaincy in the longer format and he is not surprised by what Rohit has achieved so far. Sourav Ganguly made a big revelation about Rohit Sharma Sourav Ganguly was quoted as saying by RevSportz, “He did not become the captain because he was captaining in other formats. Therefore he had a lot of workload. I don’t believe in workload. India’s Test captain will remain the Test captain. I told him not to end his career without becoming a Test captain, I am not surprised by what he has achieved.” Team India is currently on Australia tour where they have to play 5-match Border Gavaskar Test series against the hosts. There is doubt over the availability of captain Rohit Sharma in the first match of this series. Actually, Rohit has recently become a father for the second time. For this reason he did not leave for Australia with the Indian squad. Regarding this, Ganguly says that if he had been in Rohit’s place, he would have gone to Australia for the Perth Test. He also believes that the upcoming series will be 37-year-old Rohit’s last tour in Australia. Ganguly said, “I hope that Rohit Sharma will leave soon, because the team needs leadership. I believe his wife gave birth to a son last night, so I’m sure he will be gone from the team. He should go as soon as possible and if I were in his place, he would be playing the Perth Test.”
‘If I had been in his place…’, former cricketer gave shocking statement on Rohit Sharma not playing in Perth Test
Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to leave for Perth Test as soon as possible. Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: Getty Images) Indian captain Rohit Sharma has recently become a father for the second time. His wife Ritika Sajdeh has given birth to a son. Due to the possibility of the birth of a child, Rohit Sharma did not go to Australia with Team India. Now after the birth of the son, according to reports, Rohit will not be available for the Perth Test, as he will stay with the family. Meanwhile, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly wants Rohit Sharma to leave for the Perth Test as soon as possible. Ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia, Ganguly said he wants India’s Test captain to play the opening matches in Perth as the team needs leadership. Opening batsman can go to Australia- Sourav Ganguly Speaking to RevSportz, Ganguly said that Ritika has given birth to their child, so the opener can now travel to Australia and get in form ahead of the first Test. I hope Rohit Sharma leaves soon because the team needs leadership. His wife gave birth last night, so I’m sure he can go. He can go as soon as possible. If I were in his place, I should play the Perth Test. Ganguly said that the match is still a week away. Because this is a big series, he will not go to Australia after this. He is a brilliant captain. India needs his leadership for a start. Shubman Gill out of first test Team India has suffered a big setback before the Perth Test. Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (16 November). If reports are to be believed, he has a fracture in his thumb due to which he will not be available for the first test.
India suffered a big blow, Shubman Gill was out of Perth Test due to injury.
Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (November 16). Shubman Gill (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia starts from 22nd November. The first match of the five-match Test series will be played in Perth. Before this match, Team India has suffered a big setback. Shubman Gill suffered a finger injury while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (16 November). If reports are to be believed, Gill has a fracture in his thumb due to which he will not be available for the first Test. Shubman Gill can be fit before the second test- BCCI sources According to the Indian Express report, a BCCI source said, His (Shubhman Gill) thumb is not feeling well. We got a scan done and it was diagnosed as a fracture. It will take at least two weeks for him to recover. He has been dropped from the first test match. Since there is a huge gap between the first and second Test, we are hopeful that he will recover in time for the second Test. 🚨 SHUBMAN GILL RULED OUT OF THE 1ST TEST VS AUSTRALIA. – The BCCI is hopeful Gill will recover on time for the 2nd Test. (Express Sports). pic.twitter.com/Xne1npBFzZ — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 16, 2024 Team India’s worries have increased further after Shubman Gill was out of the first test. Because will Rohit Sharma also be available for the first test or not? There is nothing clear on this. In such a situation, who will do the opening? And who will play at number three? This is a big question. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran can open There were reports of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill opening in the first test. But after Gill’s injury and in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Abhimanyu Easwaran can now open with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Whereas, KL Rahul can bat at number three. Let us tell you, Rahul also got injured during practice. Rahul suffered a right elbow injury during a center wicket match simulation on 15 November, after which he did not even bat. According to BCCI source, Rahul is completely fit and will play the first test.
Shubman Gill: Team India got a big blow before the Perth Test, Gill got injured.
Shubman Gill (Photo Source: Getty) Team India has suffered another setback before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In fact, batsman Shubman Gill got his finger injured while fielding in the slips during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday (16 November). A source close to the development confirmed Gill’s injury, but it is too early to say whether he will be ruled out of the first Test match. The first match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy will start from November 22 in Perth. Shubman Gill got injured before Perth Test The source said, “Yes, Shubman Gill is injured but it is too early to rule him out of the initial Test. The medical team is keeping a close eye on him. A source was quoted by Times of India.com as saying, “Virat Kohli is absolutely fine. He batted in the match simulation without any problem and even found the ball in the net after getting out. There is nothing to worry about.” Let us tell you that KL Rahul also got injured during practice. Rahul suffered a right elbow injury during a center wicket match simulation on 15 November, after which he did not even bat. Virat Kohli was also worried about the injury, but after the scan he was found absolutely fine. Rohit Sharma may miss the first test match Let us tell you, it is not yet clear whether Indian captain Rohit Sharma will be a part of the first test or not. If Rohit does not play, KL Rahul may get the responsibility of opening. At the same time, Shubman Gill plays at number three, so both these players are the most important members of the team. It is very important for the team to remain fit for both these players. The Indian squad in Perth has been working in the nets and now match simulation for the last two days. The Indian cricket team was scheduled to play a practice match, but the management decided against it and felt that a match simulation on center wicket would be ideal practice.
Ravi Shastri selected Team India’s playing XI for Perth Test, Easwaran was not given place, one name is shocking
The first Test between India and Australia will be played from 22nd November. Ravi Shastri And Team India (Photo Source: Twitter) The 5-match Border Gavaskar Test series to be played between India and Australia is going to start from November 22. Before the start of this series, the biggest tension for Team India is who will they give a chance in the playing XI. Regular captain Rohit Sharma has become a father for the second time and it seems a bit difficult for him to play in the Perth Test. In such a situation, the biggest question is who will open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal in place of Rohit Sharma. Apart from this, the team management will also have to think a lot about what will be the bowling attack of India against Australia. Meanwhile, former Team India coach Ravi Shastri has selected the playing XI, after seeing which the task of the Indian team management has become easier to some extent. Team India’s playing XI for Perth test match Under the coaching of Ravi Shastri, India had defeated Australia at home in the last two Border Gavaskar Trophies. In such a situation, his Gurumantra can be useful for Team India. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, India has the option of two opening batsmen in the form of KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran. But Ravi Shastri believes that India should start the innings by promoting Shubman Gill in place of these two. This year, Gill had decided to leave his opening slot and bat at number 3, but now Team India needs him in the opening. Shastri has selected Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers in his playing XI for the Perth Test, while he has given place to KL Rahul at number-3. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel will be seen handling the responsibility of the middle order along with Virat Kohli. Jurel scored half-centuries in both innings of the last unofficial Test against Australia A. Apart from this, if we talk about bowling options, the former Indian coach has advised India to go with one spinner and four bowlers. Shastri believes that either Ravindra Jadeja or Washington Sundar should play in the Perth Test along with Jasprit Bumrah, Akashdeep, Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Reddy. Ravi Shastri’s playing XI for Perth Test– Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja/Washington Sundar, Nitish Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.
‘Now feels like the right time to step away’ Tim Southee on retiring from Test cricket
After the upcoming test series against England, Saudi will say goodbye to test cricket Tim Southee (Photo Source: New Zealand cricket team’s experienced fast bowler Tim Southee is going to bid farewell to Test cricket after the upcoming three-match Test series against England. If the Kiwi team does not reach the final of the World Test Championship, then the third Test match against England in Hamilton may prove to be the last match of Saudi’s Test cricket career. It is noteworthy that Saudi has taken 770 international wickets for New Zealand, which includes 385 wickets in Test cricket. Since his debut in 2008, he has been Trent Boult’s best partner with the new ball for New Zealand. This veteran player of the Kiwi team was also a part of the team that won the World Test Championship in the year 2021. On the other hand, now Tim Southee has given a big statement regarding his retirement. Saudi says it is the right time to retire and against the team against which you started playing. Tim Southee gave a big statement Let us tell you that while talking to the media about his decision to retire from Test cricket, Tim Southee said as quoted by nzc.nz – Growing up, I had dreamed of representing New Zealand. It has been the greatest honor and privilege for me to play for the Blackcaps for 18 years, but now the time is right to step away from a game that has given me so much. Saudi further said- Test cricket holds a special place in my heart, so to be able to play such a big series against the same opponent against whom my Test career started all those years ago, and on three grounds which is incredible for me. Are special in form. I find this the best way to end my time at Black Hat now.
