India legend Sunil Gavaskar advised Rohit Sharma to curb his instinct for big hits, emphasizing patience against Australia's bowlers as essential to secure runs in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Test series defeat against New Zealand has not only set the cat amongst the pigeons, but has also sent the World Test Championships permutations haywire.India now need to win 4 Tests in Australia to directly qualify for the WTC final that is scheduled to be held at Lord's in June 2025.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has shared his words of wisdom for captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to stand in as skipper — an appointment Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar believes should be locked in for all five matches, regardless of when Rohit returns. “It is important for the captain to play the first Test match,” Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

If Jasprit Bumrah can take India to a 1-0 lead in Perth, it could throw Rohit Sharma's return as captain into question, implied the former Australia captain.

Under Rohit’s leadership, India beat Australia in a four-match Test series last year. MS Dhoni was the first Indian skipper to beat Australia in four Tests of a series. Dhoni had achieved the historic feat in 2013 on Indian soil.

Travis Head endorses Rohit Sharma's choice to prioritize family over cricket during his wife's pregnancy. While opinions vary on Rohit's availability for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the significance of family moments is emphasized by several players.

Travis Head spoke out in support of Rohit Sharma, stating he was '100 percent' behind the Indian captain's decision to take a paternity leave.