[Watch] "All the best"- Fans' message to Rohit Sharma at Airport before leaving for Australia ahead of 2nd Test of BGT 2024-25 series
Team India captain Rohit Sharma was recently spotted at Mumbai Airport, leaving for Australia. He is all set to join the Test squad Down Under ahead of the second Test. The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series commenced on Friday (November 22), with the first Test in Perth.
Rohit Sharma missed the first Test as he stayed back at home to be with his wife, who was expecting a baby. The couple welcomed their second child, a boy, on November 15. In Rohit's absence, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is captaining the Indian side in the ongoing first Test against Australia.
After spending time with his family, Rohit Sharma left for Australia on Saturday (November 23) to link up with the Test squad. An X user gave a glimpse of the Indian captain at the Mumbai Airport by sharing a video on the social media platform. In it, the 37-year-old cricketer could be seen entering the terminal, with fans wishing him "All the best" for the BGT series in the background.
You can watch the video below:
"It will be tough"- Adam Gilchrist on India's playing XI troubles after return of Rohit Sharma following KL Rahul's success in Perth Test
Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist gave his opinion on KL Rahul's position in the Indian playing XI following the impending return of captain Rohit Sharma. He felt that Rahul was versatile enough to bat in various positions. He added that would be a tough call for the management, considering his resolute performances in the Perth Test in testing conditions.
Gilchrist said on Cricbuzz after Day 2 of the first Test:
"KL Rahul is versatile enough to fill any number of those roles. If he's left out after what he's achieved in this series [Test], it will be tough to leave out. It will be a hard call. You would assume that they would only do it they felt that they are making the Indian team stronger for it."
He added:
"Nice options for India to have. We need to see what happens with Shubman Gill - how quickly that injury can heal. What Rohit's mindset is when he turns up. Does he come and allow himself a bit more time to be ready for say the third Test at The Gabba? So many variables in there. It's purely speculation at the moment."
KL Rahul scored 26 runs in the first innings. He was unbeaten on 62 in the second innings after Stumps on Day 2.
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