Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team's captain, is set to join the squad in Perth on November 24, according to a report by Cricbuzz. After missing the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Rohit will arrive on Day 3 of the opening Test match at the Optus Stadium. His return will be a crucial boost for India ahead of the second Test in Adelaide, starting on December 6. In his absence, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is leading the Indian team during the first Test.

India enters the five-match series against Australia with high hopes, despite recent setbacks in the New Zealand series, where they suffered a 3-0 clean sweep. Bumrah, speaking ahead of the series, emphasized that the team is not carrying any emotional baggage from the New Zealand series loss and is ready to face Australia with full confidence. He stated that the team has learned from their previous experiences but is focused on the current challenge in Australia.

The Indian squad's objective is clear: win four out of the five matches to secure a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final for the third consecutive time. Bumrah, in his role as captain for the first Test, expressed his belief in the team's preparations and confirmed that the playing XI for the match has been finalized, with the announcement to be made before the match begins.

With the Perth pitch expected to offer pace and bounce, Bumrah’s leadership and India's strong bowling attack will be crucial as they look to challenge Australia in this high-stakes series. India is aiming to bounce back from their New Zealand disappointment and put up a strong performance in Australia, with the WTC Final within reach.