India legend Sunil Gavaskar advised Rohit Sharma to curb his instinct for big hits, emphasizing patience against Australia's bowlers as essential to secure runs in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

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,

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has shared his words of wisdom for captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to stand in as skipper — an appointment Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar believes should be locked in for all five matches, regardless of when Rohit returns. “It is important for the captain to play the first Test match,” Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most pivotal players, will be staying back in India for the birth of his second child, expected in the third week of November.

The Indian skipper is likely to miss the first match because of personal reasons, he is expected to join team from second game of series

If Jasprit Bumrah can take India to a 1-0 lead in Perth, it could throw Rohit Sharma's return as captain into question, implied the former Australia captain.

Under Rohit’s leadership, India beat Australia in a four-match Test series last year. MS Dhoni was the first Indian skipper to beat Australia in four Tests of a series. Dhoni had achieved the historic feat in 2013 on Indian soil.

Travis Head endorses Rohit Sharma's choice to prioritize family over cricket during his wife's pregnancy. While opinions vary on Rohit's availability for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the significance of family moments is emphasized by several players.

Travis Head spoke out in support of Rohit Sharma, stating he was '100 percent' behind the Indian captain's decision to take a paternity leave.