India might be without their captain, Rohit Sharma, in the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as reports suggest he could miss the first two matches of the series. But why would the Indian captain miss such a crucial series, especially one significant for the World Test Championship? Let’s find out the reason behind it.
BGT is scheduled to held from November 22 after the India vs New Zealand three-match Test series. The first match will be played at the Perth Cricket Stadium.
Why Rohit Sharma could miss first two Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
Speculation suggests that Rohit Sharma could miss the series due to personal reason, which he has conveyed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selectors. However, he has also informed them that if the issue is resolved before the series, he will be available for all five matches.
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Fans are speculating that his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, is expecting their second child soon. However, the timeline doesn’t align with Rohit’s potential break from the Test series, as the pregnancy is believed to be 3-4 months away.
Rohit Sharma to miss BGT 2024-25?
There has been no official statement from either Rohit Sharma or the BCCI; the speculation is solely based on reports. Nonetheless, the Hitman’s absence would be a significant blow for the team, as they will need to choose a replacement for both the captain and the opening batter.
“In case the personal issue is sorted before the start of the series, he might play all five Tests. We will get to know more in the coming days,” a BCCI insider revealed.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 schedule
| Fixture | Date | Start time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS vs IND 1st Test | Nov 22-26 | 7:50 AM | Optus Stadium |
| AUS vs IND 2nd Test (D/N) | Dec 6-10 | 9:30 AM | Adeilade Oval |
| AUS vs IND 3rd Test | Dec 14-18 | 5:50 AM | The Gabba |
| AUS vs IND 4th Test | Dec 27-31 | 5:00 AM | MCG |
| AUS vs IND 5th Test | Jan 3-7 | 5:00 AM | SCG |
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