India skipper Rohit Sharma "not too sure" about taking part in Perth Test during upcoming BGT series
Nov 03, 2024
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 3 : Ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said that he is "not too sure" about taking part in the Perth Test.
Before the BGT series against Australia, Rohit Sharma-led India conceded a series whitewash against New Zealand at home. In the third Test, India lost to the Kiwis by 25 runs.
Earlier there were reports that the India skipper would not take part in the first Test against Australia during the prestigious BGT series.
Speaking after the third Test against New Zealand, Rohit said that he is not too sure about playing the Perth Test.
"Right now, I am not too sure whether I'll be going, but let's see. Fingers crossed," Rohit said at the post-match press conference.
Rohit played 12 Test matches and 22 innings against Australia, where he scored 708 runs at a strike rate of 52.17. He slammed 1 century and 3 fifties against the Aussies in the long format.
The most awaited Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test at Perth.
Over the years, India has regained an upper hand over Australia in the series. India has won its previous four series against Australia in a row, including two wins in Australia in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons.
This has made India a much more successful side in the series, with India winning the BGT 10 times and Australia winning it five times, with their last series win coming in during the 2014-15 season. Their last series win in India was in 2004-05.
The second Test, scheduled for December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval, will feature the exciting day-night format under the stadium's lights. After that, fans will turn their attention to The Gabba in Brisbane for the third Test, which will be held from December 14 to 18.
The customary Boxing Day Test, set for December 26 to 30 at Melbourne's storied Melbourne Cricket Ground, will bring the series to its penultimate stage.
The fifth and final Test, to take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7, will serve as the series climax, promising a dramatic conclusion to an exciting contest.
