Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is expected to join the squad on November 24, which means he will be available to lead the side in the second day-night Test match against Australia. Ahead of the second Test, Rohit will also be part of India A squad for the practice match against Prime Minister XI in Canberra.
The practice match will help Rohit Sharma gain much-needed momentum ahead of the second Test. In Rohit’s absence, pacer Jasprit Bumrah is leading the team in the first Test in Perth. Earlier, Rohit Sharma didn’t travel with the team for the first Test due to the birth of his second child. His family welcomes a baby boy over the weekend. Rohit’s return will serve as a major boost for the Indian team against the formidable Australia.