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India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Streaming Border-Gavaskar Trophy: When And Where To Watch

India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Streaming and Live Telecast: The first of five Test matches between India and Australia gets underway in Perth, with Jasprit Bumrah leading India in Rohit Sharma's absence. The series is crucial for both nations, as it would heavily impact whether either nation make the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle final. India will be hoping to bounce back from their embarrassing 0-3 home series defeat suffered at the hands of New Zealand. India are set to go in with three frontline pacers for the match, and are expected to hand all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy his Test debut. On the other hand, Nathan McSweeney will make his debut for Australia, having been selected as their new opener.

"Not Looking At It One Game...": Jasprit Bumrah Makes Captaincy Intentions Clear Ahead Of Perth Test

Jasprit Bumrah has always loved responsibility and taking on tough jobs which is why he is relishing the prospect of leading India against fierce rivals Australia in a much-anticipated Test series opener in their backyard. This is the second time that Bumrah will captain the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma after the Edgbaston Test against England in 2022, and the 30-year-old would like to skin the cat in his own way.

"He's Very...": Jasprit Bumrah's Ex-Teammate Reveals His Special Leadership Quality

Ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth, experienced India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has termed left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal as the most important cog in the visitor's side to claim their third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Pujara, who has played 103 Tests for India, draws Jaiswal's comparison with retired David Warner and emphasised that his form in the series will be crucial for India. Pujara also lauded Bumrah's understanding of the match situation and backed him for the role in the absence of the regular captain.

Late Change In India XI For 1st Australia Test? Star Shrugs Off Big Injury Concern

Ravindra Jadeja shrugged off major injury concerns during practice and the all-rounder can be in the running to be in the playing XI for the first Test match against Australia in Perth on Friday. Several media reports suggested that Ravichandran Ashwin will play as the sole spinner in the match with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy making his debut. However, according to a report by Fox Cricket, activity during the final training session on Thursday hinted that Jadeja can be a last-minute change in the playing XI.

India vs Australia 1st Test Weather Report: Rain To Play Big Role In Perth?

Just before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series between India and Australia, a new and unprecedented problem came to the forefront - the threat of rain. As per reports, Perth, an area that generally does not receive any rainfall between November and May, was predicted to receive rainfall right on the week of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The threat of rain even brought the possibility of 'snake cracks' forming on the pitch at the Optus Stadium, where the first Test will be held. But recent weather forecasts show that rain is unlikely to hamper the first Test.

Rohit Sharma Set To Join India Squad In Perth - Report Makes Explosive Revelation

Rohit Sharma is all set to join the Indian cricket team squad in Perth on November 24, according to a report by Cricbuzz. The India skipper is expected to fly out to Australia in the coming days and he will join the squad on Day 3 of the first Test match at the Opus Stadium in Perth. Rohit missed the first Test match due to the birth of his second child but he is expected to play the second Test in Adelaide starting December 6. In Rohit's absence, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the side in the first Test.

"I Can Bowl 150 Kmph": Jasprit Bumrah's Witty Reply To 'Medium Pacer' Query Goes Viral

Indian cricket team stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah's witty reply during the pre-match press conference left everyone in splits ahead of the first Test encounter against Australia in Perth starting Friday. Bumrah will be leading the side in absence of Rohit Sharma who chose to spend time with his family after the birth of his second child. During the press conference, a journalist asked Bumrah about how he feels about captaining India as a "medium pace all-rounder". Bumrah was quick to come up with a witty answer as he said that he can bowl 150kmph and that is why he should at least be called "fast bowler captain".

"Don't Want To Jinx But...": Jasprit Bumrah Shuts Down Virat Kohli's Critics In Style

Ahead of the first Test against Australia of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah shared that star India batter Virat Kohli looked extremely sharp in the nets, but added that he did not want to jinx it. The first Test between India and Australia will kickstart on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium. Both sides, placed at the top two spots of the ICC World Test Championship points tally will be aiming to make their chances for the final stronger. While India seeks to bounce back after a rare, but humiliating home setback against New Zealand, Australia would be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of series losses to India at home.

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India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE Streaming Border-Gavaskar Trophy: When And Where To Watch

"Not Looking At It One Game...": Jasprit Bumrah Makes Captaincy Intentions Clear Ahead Of Perth Test

"He's Very...": Jasprit Bumrah's Ex-Teammate Reveals His Special Leadership Quality

Late Change In India XI For 1st Australia Test? Star Shrugs Off Big Injury Concern

India vs Australia 1st Test Weather Report: Rain To Play Big Role In Perth?

Rohit Sharma Set To Join India Squad In Perth - Report Makes Explosive Revelation

"I Can Bowl 150 Kmph": Jasprit Bumrah's Witty Reply To 'Medium Pacer' Query Goes Viral

"Don't Want To Jinx But...": Jasprit Bumrah Shuts Down Virat Kohli's Critics In Style