India test captain Rohit Sharma could miss the opening test of the five-match test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The first test against Australia will be played from November 22 in Perth.

Rohit Sharma's participation in the early Tests in India's tour of Australia is in doubt owing to personal reasons. With that update, the selection of India's new Test vice-captain has acquired significance.

According to reports, Indian captain Rohit Sharma could miss early Tests vs Australia. With Rohit not available, here are five players who could lead India in his absence

The news of Rohit Sharma likely to miss an Australia Test might be a bit of a setback for the Indian cricket team and the BCCI who will be looking to win their Test Test in a row Down Under. Notably,

India could miss the services of skipper Rohit Sharma during one of the first two Test matches in Australia due to personal reasons which have communicated to the BCCI.

The anticipation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is heightened by the uncertainty surrounding Rohit Sharma's availability. As India's standout Test captain with a remarkable record, his absence due to injury raises crucial questions about leadership on the field.

The Indian Cricket Team is likely to be without Rohit Sharma for one Test match against Australia. There remains a doubt over who will lead the national team in the absence of Rohit after the team named no vice captain for the Bangladesh series.

Rohit Sharma has cited personal reasons to the BCCI regarding the possibility of him not be a part of either the first test from 22 November in Perth or the second test from 6-10 December at Adelaide.

Rohit Sharma might miss the first or second Test match against Australia during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series due to personal reasons. Although the BCCI has not confirmed the news, reports suggest that Rohit has communicated his situation to the board.