Rohit's participation in the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia is uncertain due to the impending birth of his second child. Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, meanwhile, has offered advice on how Rohit can overcome his recent slump in form,

Test series against Australia, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has provided some strategic advice to skipper Rohit Sharma. Speaking to Star Sports, Gavaskar advised Sharma to play a little more cautiously during the first phase of his innings.

India skipper Rohit Sharma is unsure of playing the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22 due to personal reasons. He is unlikely even to travel with the team but nothing is sure at the moment with developments likely closer to the first Test.

India must start planning for Rohit Sharma's successor if the team do not play well in their five-test series in Australia as the captain could well retire from the longest format, former skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth has said.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was hopeful about captain Rohit Sharma's availability for the 1st Test vs Australia

As Rohit Sharma awaits personal developments at home, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes India's skipper will be ready to join his side in time for the first Test against Australia as soon as the situation deems fit.

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said captain Rohit Sharma will not be available for the first Test against Australia in Perth.

Former cricketer WV Raman has proposed that Sachin Tendulkar be appointed as India's batting consultant ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Raman believes Tendulkar's expertise could significantly enhance India's batting strategy against Australia's formidable bowling attack.