The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to kick off tomorrow at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The first match will start at 7:50 AM IST. Team India will face Australia in a five-match Test series, scheduled from November 22 to January 7.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will be unavailable for the opening Test due to personal reasons, with pacer Jasprit Bumrah stepping in as captain. Additionally, Indian batsman Shubman Gill will miss the first match because of a thumb injury.

Speaking at a press conference, India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel lauded Bumrah’s leadership qualities, stating, “In terms of how he looks at the game and approaches it, he’s a natural leader for me.”

The series promises high-intensity cricket as two of the world’s top teams clash for the prestigious trophy.

Here’s everything you need to know about the opening Test between India and Australia:

When and where will the first Test between India and Australia take place?

The first Test between India and Australia will take place at the Optus Stadium in Perth, also known as the Perth Stadium from 22 to 26 November

Play will start at 7.50 am Indian Standard Time (10.20 am local time) with toss taking place at 7.20 am IST on Day 1.