If Rohit is unable to open, Gambhir stated that either KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, or even Shubman Gill are options.
Gautam Gambhir is content with his options in case Rohit Sharma is unable to play in the first Test match against Australia in Perth. But he is hoping that Rohit will be available.
Additionally, Gambhir stated that Jasprit Bumrah, the chosen vice-captain, “obviously will [be the captain]. If Rohit is not available” in the event that Rohit is unable to play.
There is currently no confirmation, but we will keep you informed of any developments. At a press conference in Mumbai prior to the team’s trip to Australia, Gambhir stated, “Hopefully he’s going to be available, but everything we’re going to get to know at the start of the series.”
The remainder of the team is scheduled to depart later on Monday. But Gambhir has not confirmed whether Rohit would be on that plane. Five players Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Gill, Washington Sundar, and Jaiswal have already departed for Australia.
As previously stated, Rohit is doubtful for the first Test for to personal concerns. However, there has been no confirmation as of yet.
This raises the question of who, in the event that Rohit is unavailable, will open with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
“KL [Rahul] and [Abhimanyu] Easwaran are undoubtedly present. Therefore, if Rohit is unavailable, we will make a decision closer to the opening Test match,” Gambhir stated. “It’s not that there are no possibilities; there are options there. The squad has a wide range of alternatives.
Gambhir said for KL Rahul
We’ll prepare and start the best playing XI that can help us win the first Test match as the date approaches. In the second four-day match against Australia A, Rahul and Abhimanyu opened for India A, although both scored little. Rahul scored 4 and 10 in the two innings of his lone game, whereas Abhimanyu. Who also participated in the opening game of that series, scored 7, 12, 0, and 17 in the two games.
Rahul appeared destined for a middle-order position in Test cricket before the recent events, but Rohit’s possible absence has repositioned him as a top-order batsman.
Sometimes you also accompany the more seasoned players. And that is the man’s quality. Regarding Rahul, Gambhir stated that he is capable of batting at the top of the order, at number three, and even at number six. “Performing these kind of tasks also requires a great deal of talent. Additionally, he has taken wickets in the one-day format.
“Can you imagine how many nations have players like KL who can bat at No. 6 and open the batting? Therefore, I believe he can cover for us if necessary, particularly if Rohit is unable to play in the opening Test match.”
Rahul is one of two Asian openers, along with Saeed Anwar, to have hit Test hundreds in Australia, England, and South Africa. Rahul also has a great deal of experience facing the new ball in foreign circumstances.
The team also offers Shubman Gill, who made his Test debut as an opener on India’s most recent trip to Australia but has since moved up to the upper-middle order.
“We’ll make an effort to find the most qualified team in Perth to complete the task for us. And it all relies on what we think is the best mix, whether it’s Shubman beginning the batting, Easwaran, or KL,” Gambhir stated.
