Overview
- Gautam Gambhir's position as India's Test coach is under threat after a historic series loss to New Zealand at home.
- Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh defends Gambhir, stating it's unfair to blame him solely for the team's performance.
- Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test against Australia due to family commitments, with Jasprit Bumrah stepping in as captain.
- Shubman Gill is sidelined with a thumb injury, and Devdutt Padikkal is set to replace him at No. 3 for the first Test.
- Rising talent Harshit Rana is expected to make his international debut in the upcoming series opener in Perth.