Rohit Sharma might miss the IND vs AUS first Test match in Perth, Jaiswal can make a pair with this batter 

India’s recent performances against New Zealand in Bengaluru and Pune have disappointed fans, with former players scrutinizing Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and batting. Keeping this in mind, the BCCI has announced the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which includes new faces Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana for the tour of Australia. There are reports that Rohit Sharma may be ruled out of the first Test in Perth. If they are not available, the team will have to find a new starting pair. A successful Jaiswal is likely to take the top spot, while Abhimanyu Easwaran could join him given his consistent good performances in domestic cricket.

Easwaran has earned his place in the team and could make his debut in international cricket. Shubman Gill, confirmed for the third spot, will have to show his talent against Australia. If he settles, Virat Kohli will naturally fit in at number four. However, Kohli was out of form against New Zealand and needs to find his rhythm in Australia. In a team full of young talent, the role of experienced players like Kohli will be crucial. Sarfaraz Khan, who scored a maiden international century in the Bangalore Test, is expected to be included in the starting eleven for the Perth Test. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s excellent form has cemented his place as the wicket-keeper for the series.

India’s bowling attack will also be interesting. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace bowling attack, supported by Pardish Krishna and possibly Akash Deep. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has been influential in white-ball patterns, is keen to prove himself in Test cricket on this tour.

A look at the possible XI for the first Test in Perth: Yassavi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Parshid Krishna, Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah.

India squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma (captain) Jasprit Bumrah (VC) Yassavi Jaiswal Abhimanyu Iswaran Shubman Gill Virat Kohli KL Rahul Rishabh Pant (WK) Sarfaraz Khan Dhruv Jurel (WK) R Ashwin F Ahmed R Jade Krishna Harshit Rana Nitish Kumar Reddy Washington Sundar Reserve: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khalil Ahmed.