India head coach Gautam Gambhir has indicated that KL Rahul could be asked to open the innings in place of Rohit Sharma. The second batch of the Indian players left for Perth, but Rohit has stayed back.

Gautam Gambhir lauded KL Rahul's adaptability in batting positions as the Indian team prepares for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. He indicated that Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran are the main options to replace Rohit Sharma if he is unavailable for the first Test.

India's coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in KL Rahul's abilities despite the batsman's recent struggles. Rahul's performance in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia is crucial, especially with Rohit Sharma's availability for the first Test uncertain.

Just 11 days to go for India’s first Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and coach Gautam Gambhir says he isn’t yet sure if captain Rohit Sharma will be available for that opening match in Perth.