IND vs AUS: 3 Players who could lead Team India if Rohit Sharma misses a game in BGT series

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IND vs AUS: The highly-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series will go all guns blazing on November 22. Meanwhile, in what could be a major setback for Team India, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma might miss one of the first two Tests.

If reports doing the rounds are to be believed, Rohit Sharma could be unavailable due to personal reasons. If true, this development may affect the team's preparation and strategy as they aim for the hat-trick series win Down Under.

There is not any complete clarity about Rohit's situation but the skipper informed the BCCI that there is a possibility that he might miss one of the two games due to personal reasons.

With Rohit Sharma likely to miss at least one of the first two Tests, it remains to be seen who will lead the team from the front. Here is a look at a few players who can lead in absence of the regular skipper.

1. Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah has already proven his mettle as a leader when he captained India in the absence of a regular skipper once in a Test against England in 2022. Bumrah has gained respect within the team for his sheer consistency and work ethic. As a result, it won't be a big surprise to see him lead the team from the front. As per reports, Bumrah is one of the two players who is in contention to become the next vice-captain in Tests.

2. Shubman Gill: Shubman Gill is the other name who is in contention to become Rohit Sharma's deputy in Tests. The youngster is another promising candidate to lead the team. While he doesn't have as much captaincy experience as Jasprit Bumrah or Rishabh Pant, giving him an opportunity could be a wise move that pays off in the long term, since this is the right time for him to pick up the tricks and trades of captaincy.

3. Rishabh Pant: Rishabh Pant could be exactly what Team India needs in a challenging series like this. Having captained the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, Pant has proven he is unafraid to make bold decisions and take calculated risks when it matters most. As a result, his fearless approach and leadership qualities make him a strong candidate. Pant’s track record in Australia speaks volumes. He was India’s leading run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2020/21 series, accumulating 274 runs at an impressive average of 68.50, including two half-centuries. His match-winning knock of 97 in the historic Test win at the Gabba was instrumental in India's 2-1 series win.

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