Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most pivotal players, will be staying back in India for the birth of his second child, expected in the third week of November.

India captain Rohit Sharma was seen practicing at Reliance Corporate Park in Ghansoli. Earlier reports indicated that he won't be travelling to Australia because he and his wife are expecting their second child.

Nathan McSweeney, who is poised to make his Test debut for Australia in the upcoming series against India, has commenced preparations for the formidable challenge. The 25-year-old batsman has been studying footage of India's fast bowlers,