Uncertainty surrounds Rohit Sharmas availability for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth, following the birth of his second child.

Rohit Sharma did not travel with the squad and practiced in Mumbai as he wanted to be with his family for the birth of his second child.

Rohit Sharma had to stay back in India for the birth of his second child while the other members of India's squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy flew to Australia in several groups.

Looking at five instances where cricketers, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, chose to prioritise their families over their cricketing commitments for the birth of their children.

Suryakumar Yadav sends well wishes to the Indian Test team as they gear up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. With several key players focusing on the Test series, India's depth was evident in their T20I series win.

India are currently playing India A in an intra-squad simulation match ahead of the 1st Test at the WACA Stadium. During this match, according to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, KL Rahul, who opened the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal,