This year, he has averaged only 22.72 across six Tests, and in the three games against New Zealand, he could manage only 93 runs.

Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori will be leaving his duties mid-way through the opening Test against India here to attend the IPL mega auction over the weekend. The IPL auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25, clashing with the Perth Test scheduled from November 22.

Rohits availability is under the scanner as to when he will join the Indian team.

The Indian team will start their Border Gavaskar trophy campaign by taking part in the first Test at Perth on November 22.

Rahul had left the field for medical attention on Friday after sustaining a blow on his elbow by pacer Prasidh Krishna while batting in an intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground.

Glenn McGrath believes Virat Kohli could struggle in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to his recent poor Test form. The Australian legend advises targeting Kohli early to exploit his emotional gameplay.

Rohit Sharma is set to miss the first Test against Australia to be with family, while Shubman Gill's injury has deepened India's opening woes. Jasprit Bumrah will captain in Rohit's absence as India faces a tough challenge ahead.

India's preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy suffered a setback with Shubman Gill injuring his thumb during practice in Perth, casting doubts on their availability for the first Test against Aus on Nov 22.