Padikkal to stay back, Rana likely to make debut in Perth

With Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill unavailable for the first Test against Australia, India has called up Devdutt Padikkal as batting backup. Jasprit Bumrah will captain the team in Rohit’s absence. Additionally, uncapped pacer Harshit Rana may make his Test debut in Perth, having impressed during recent matches and net sessions.