Mon Nov 11 15:19:54 UTC 2024: ## India’s Probable Playing XI for First Test Against Australia Revealed

**Perth, Australia:** With the World Test Championship final on the horizon, India is looking to begin their tour of Australia with a bang. However, the first Test, commencing on November 22nd in Perth, will be played without regular captain Rohit Sharma, who is ruled out due to an injury.

**Jaspreeit Bumrah to Lead India:** The responsibility of leading the team in Rohit’s absence falls on the shoulders of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Coach Gautam Gambhir hinted at KL Rahul opening the batting in Rohit’s place.

**Debut for Nitish Kumar Reddy:** All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is set to make his Test debut in Perth. Reddy, who impressed during the India A tour of Australia, is a capable batsman and a promising fast bowler.

**Probable Playing XI:** The expected Indian playing XI sees Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opening the innings, followed by Shubman Gill at number 3 and Virat Kohli at number 4. Rishabh Pant will keep wicket and bat at number 5. The three all-rounders – Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja – will occupy positions 6, 7, and 8, with Ravichandran Ashwin sitting out. The pace attack will be led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, with Prasidh Krishna completing the trio, leaving Akashdeep Singh on the bench.

**Full Team:** KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah (captain), and Prasidh Krishna.

This exciting team lineup promises to be a formidable force, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if they can secure a victory in the first test and set the tone for the series.

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