Thu Nov 21 17:15:25 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah to Captain India in First Australia Test
**Perth, Australia (Nov 21, 2024)** – Jasprit Bumrah will captain India in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting this Friday in Perth. This follows the announcement that Rohit Sharma will miss the first match of the five-Test series. The responsibility falls to Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, who has a strong record in Australia, having taken 32 wickets in seven previous Tests at an impressive average of 21.25, including one five-wicket haul. His leadership will be crucial, particularly with the absence of Mohammed Shami from the team. Bumrah’s performance will be key to India’s hopes of success in this crucial series.
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