Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test against Australia due to the birth of his second child. Jasprit Bumrah will captain India in Rohit's absence. KL Rahul is the most likely option to open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has picked Australia to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 but with a rider. Vaughan believes the battle between the two No 4s – Virat Kohli and Steve Smith – could eventually determine the outcome of the series in which Australia start as firm favourites.

By Ian Omoro Rohit Sharma will not be available to captain India in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, which begins on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in P

Here is all you need to know about the match timings, fixtures, squads, etc. ahead of the first Test, which gets underway in Perth on Nov 22 (Friday) -

Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead, stresses the importance of self-belief as the team prepares for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Bumrah, leading the side in the first Test, highlighted the team's focus on confidence and individual preparation as they aim to secure a spot in the World Test Championship final.

India and Australia are set to clash in a highly anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting November 22nd in Perth. India, aiming for a third consecutive series victory, will be without captain Rohit Sharma for the first Test.