Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra highlights Virat Kohli's exceptional Test cricket record in Australia, emphasizing that true respect from Australian fans and media is earned through dominating performances in the longest format.

India skipper Rohit Sharma is unsure of playing the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22 due to personal reasons. He is unlikely even to travel with the team but nothing is sure at the moment with developments likely closer to the first Test.

India must start planning for Rohit Sharma's successor if the team do not play well in their five-test series in Australia as the captain could well retire from the longest format, former skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth has said.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma managed just 91and 93 runs respectively against New Zealand in the recently-concluded Test series which India lost 0-3.

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

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was hopeful about captain Rohit Sharma's availability for the 1st Test vs Australia

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's performance in the New Zealand series came under fire after they managed just 93 and 91 runs respectively

As Rohit Sharma awaits personal developments at home, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes India's skipper will be ready to join his side in time for the first Test against Australia as soon as the situation deems fit.

Former cricketer WV Raman has proposed that Sachin Tendulkar be appointed as India's batting consultant ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Raman believes Tendulkar's expertise could significantly enhance India's batting strategy against Australia's formidable bowling attack.

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said captain Rohit Sharma will not be available for the first Test against Australia in Perth.