Travis Head supported Rohit Sharma's decision to miss the first Test for family reasons, while cautioning against underestimating a resilient Indian team led by Jasprit Bumrah in his absence.

Travis Head spoke out in support of Rohit Sharma, stating he was '100 percent' behind the Indian captain's decision to take a paternity leave.

Travis Head has extended his support to Rohit Sharma's decision to skip the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be with his wife following the birth of their second child.

Travis Head named Rohit Sharma as the 'hottest Indian player' ahead of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Rohit's availability for the Perth Test remains uncertain.

India take on the Pat Cummins-led side in the first of the five Tests at the Optus stadium in Perth on November 22.

Ahead of the series opener in Perth, Travis Head has backed regular captain Rohit Sharma's decision to skip the opening game for paternity leave. Here is what he said -

Australia batter Travis Head has supported Rohit Sharma's decision to skip the opening Test match in Perth. Head said that if he was in Rohit's position, he would have done the same.

Australian batter Travis Head has come out in support of Rohit Sharma’s decision to skip the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit is set to miss the first match as he became a father for the second time.