India vs Australia Live: Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins will be making their way onto the field, as the first Toss of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is scheduled at 7:20 AM IST. 

India vs Australia live: Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test vs Australia as he has stayed back due to the birth of his second child.  Vice captain Jasprit Bumrah has stepped in to lead the Indian Cricket Team in Rohit Sharma’s absence. This is Burmah’s second assignment as captain with the previous one coming in the form of a defeat against England in 2022. Here’s what Jasprit Bumrah has to say about it. 

India vs Australia Live: The Perth pitch is notoriously known for its vicious pace and bounce. However, unseasonal rains have halted the pitch prep and the surface is expected to have variable bounce. The ‘snake cracks’ which usually appear at the WACA stadium as the Test progresses, are not expected to make an appearance at the Optus Stadium. 

India vs Australia Live: Leading up to the game, the weather in Perth had been damp due to rain, raising concerns for the highly anticipated BGT opener. However, Perth on Day 1 has been treated with sunny, bright blue skies which is great news for cricket fans around the globe. 

India vs Australia Live: The anticipation, build up and wait is finally over as in an hour’s time, Day 1 of the 1st Test of the much anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will get underway. 

The first Test match between India and Australia is all set to kickstart in a few hours from now. Check out the latest score and updates from the IND vs AUS 1st Test here at republicworld.com