Team India is likely to have a debutant in the opening test against Australia in the form of Nitish Kumar Reddy. According to an Indian Express report, With just a couple of days left before the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at Perth Stadium (Nov 22) head coach Gautam Gambhir is likely to draft the youngster in the playing XI.

With Hardik Pandya not in the Test squad, Nitish Kumar Reddy is the only pace-bowling all-rounder in the team for the five-match Test series.

Team India, under coach Gautam Gambhir, gears up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia at Perth’s WACA on 22. The pace-friendly pitch could see young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy make his Test debut as India seeks a balanced lineup.

In 23 First Class matches played so far, 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored 779 runs and picked up 56 wickets.

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.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia to be with his family after the birth of his son. Former captain Sourav Ganguly urged Rohit to reconsider,