Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to miss part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia, starting November 22, due to personal reasons, according to sources. It is unclear how many matches Rohit will miss during the series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to issue a formal statement on Rohit’s status.

Notably, during India’s home series against England from January to March this year, star batter Virat Kohli missed the entire series due to the birth of his second child with wife and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma.

Rohit has played seven Tests in Australia, scoring 408 runs in 14 innings at an average of 31.38, with three half-centuries and a best score of 63*. Overall, against the current World Test Championship (WTC) title holders, the ‘Hitman’ has played 12 Tests, scoring 708 runs at an average of 33.71, including one century and three fifties. His best score is 120.

The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test in Perth. 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 the storied Melbourne Cricket Ground, will bring the series to its penultimate stage. The fifth and final Test, taking 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.

(ANI)