Rohit Sharma's form has been a worrying concern ahead of the crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian captain could muster only 91 runs in the three match Test series against New Zealand and will face immense pressure against Australia later this month.

Skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to sit out of the game due to personal reasons and Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in his absence. Ravichandran Ashwin could be left out of the XI and Washington Sundar paired with Ravindra Jadeja will form the spin attack for the team.

After a forgetful series versus NZ, India take on Australia in the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With India's chances of making a third consecutive World Test Championship on the edge, the side would have to come up with their best show to challenge Australia.

India have made one change to their Playing XI with Jasprit Bumrah making way for Mohammed Siraj. India captain Rohit Sharma revealed the reason behind Bumrah's absence in the third Test. India are looking to avoid a whitewash.

Gavaskar Trophy campaign at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Rohit Sharma's men will play five Tests in Australia against Pat Cummins and Co.

New Delhi, The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Monday said that if India captain Rohit Sharma is not playing in the first Test against Australia in the upcoming marquee series, then Jasprit Bumrah should lead the side for the entire tour Down Under.

Sunil Gavaskar advised India to prioritize winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia rather than focusing on World Test Championship (WTC) qualification.