During the pre-departure press conference in Mumbai, Gambhir highlighted that Bumrah, currently vice-captain, is the natural choice to lead the team should Rohit miss the opener.

Head Coach Gambhir made it clear that the setbacks won’t change his approach and will always put the team first over personal milestones ahead of the team’s departure to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Team India head coach says, he has got no concerns over the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series.

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir attended a press conference in Mumbai, where he confidently addressed tough questions. While he defended under-pressure captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli,

Gautam Gambhir also confirmed that if Rohit Sharma is not available for the match "Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in Perth Test."

India coach Gautam Gambhir provided an update on Rohit Sharma's availability for the first Test against Australia in Perth. Gautam kept the journalist guessing with a cryptic response and said a clear picture would be out before the series.

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Jasprit Bumrah as stand-in captain for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia if Rohit Sharma misses the opener. While Rohit's participation is uncertain,

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was hopeful about captain Rohit Sharma's availability for the 1st Test vs Australia. The Indian captain might miss the Perth Test for personal reasons.

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has provided a big update about Indian captain Rohit Sharma's availability for the first Test against Australia.