The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will captain India in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The match, set to take place in Adelaide, follows India’s commanding 295-run victory in the series opener in Perth.
Shukla, praising the team’s performance, stated, “The victory in Perth is of great importance. Our bowlers and batsmen played very well. Rohit Sharma will be playing the second Test as the captain.”
Rohit, who recently joined the squad after the birth of his second child, has already started preparing in the nets. His return is expected to further boost the team’s morale as they aim to maintain their winning momentum in the series.
The first Test saw India recover from a poor start to secure a resounding win. After being bowled out for 150 in the first innings, the Indian bowlers turned the game around, dismissing Australia for just 104 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the star with figures of 5 for 30, supported by debutant Harshit Rana, who took 3 for 48.
India then delivered a dominant second innings performance, declaring at 487 for 6. Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal set the foundation with a stunning 201-run partnership. Jaiswal led the charge with a masterful 161, while Rahul contributed a steady 77. Virat Kohli further capitalized, scoring an unbeaten century (100 off 143 balls).
Australia was set a daunting target of 534 runs, and despite resistance from Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47), they were bowled out for 238. Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj claimed three wickets each, with Washington Sundar adding two scalps.
Bumrah’s match-winning performance earned him the Player of the Match award for his 8 wickets across two innings.
The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins Friday, November 29, at the Adelaide Oval. Fans can expect another thrilling chapter in the rivalry between these two cricketing giants.