NewsPhotos Rishabh Pant to Mitchell Starc: Five Players Who're Likely to Miss India vs Australia 1st Test - In Pics

Rishabh Pant to Mitchell Starc: Five Players Who're Likely to Miss India vs Australia 1st Test - In Pics

World no. 1 Test side, Australia are set to lock horns with mighty Team India at home for a four-match Test series, which is expected to be a high-intensity clash between the two cricketing giants. The first Test is set to be played in Nagpur from February 9. Here we bring you some of the stars, who are likely to miss the first Test and some are even not part of the Test series between Australia and India.

Updated:Feb 08, 2023, 06:52 PM IST

Rishabh Pant

1/5

Following a horrific car accident recently, India's first-choice wicketkeeper is likely to miss most of the cricketing action in 2023. Pant is still recovering from the injuries. (Image source: Twitter)

Jasprit Bumrah

2/5

Rohit Sharma's MI and India teammate, who's one of the best in the country has been struggling with injuries and is likely to miss out on the whole series against Australia. (Image source: Twitter)

Mitchell Starc

3/5

One of the deadliest Test bowlers, Mitchell Starc will miss the first Test match between Australia and India after he injured his finger during Boxing Day Test against South Africa. (Image Source: Twitter)

Josh Hazlewood

4/5

Australia's fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood is also ruled out of the first Test due an Achilles injury on his left leg. However, he can make a comeback in the side for the second Test against India. (Image source: Twitter)

Shreyas Iyer

5/5

The star India middle-order batter has been consistent with performances in the Test side for India but sadly he will miss the first Test due to injury. (Image source: Twitter)