Jaydev Shah named Team India manager for Australia Tour

MUMBAI: Saurashtra Cricket Association president Jaydev Shah has been appointed as the manager of the Indian team for the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

The team will leave for Perth in two batches-with the first batch departing on the night of Nov 10 and the second on the morning of Nov 11. The first Test will begin at Perth from Nov 22.

A former Saurashtra captain, the 41-year-old Jaydev played 120 First-Class games. He was the Indian team’s manager earlier last year in a home white-ball series against New Zealand.

"It wasn't possible to book the entire team in one commercial flight, hence the team is leaving in two batches," a source told TOI.

The source also informed that as of now, Rohit, who is likely to miss the first Test due to the birth of his second child, is slated to leave with the team for Australia. "Maybe he wants to at least train for a few days in Australia before coming back for his personal issue," the source added.