File photo of Cheteshwar Pujara. Rohit Sharma’s absence from the first Test against Australia due to the birth of his second child could be a crucial aspect in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As one of India’s most experienced and reliable batters, his unavailability raises questions about the balance of the team, especially given the high

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The legendary Ricky Ponting, who on Thursday maintained his prediction of a 3-1 series victory for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, believed that captain Rohit Sharma joining the Indian team in the second Test at Adelaide could be a “potential disruption” for the visitors. On Friday,

A general view of the Optus Stadium in Perth. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia kicks off on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With both teams vying for crucial points to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year, the opening match

File Pic: Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, leading the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, has suggested that Mohammed Shami might join the Test squad during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This depends on Shami’s continued progress in his recovery.The absence of Shami has been a significant