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Xtra Time Web Desk: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday made it clear that if Rohit Sharma clears the fitness test, then he should be on the next flight to Australia. Rohit, who is now in NCA for rehab of his hamstring injury he suffered during IPL will undergo a fitness test on December 11.

"I do not know the status of Rohit's fitness. That is something BCCI and Rohit know, they are in touch with each other and so are the physios and team management. They would be the ideal ones to answer this. If Rohit passes all his fitness Tests and is cleared, then a player like Rohit should be there in Australia. If he meets all the parameters then he should be there," said Tendulkar in an interview to ANI.

The master blaster also threw light on Kohli's absence, saying the Indian captain will definitely be missed. Kohli has been granted paternity leave and will fly back to India after the opening Test.

"See, of course, Virat coming back, there is going to be one spot where a senior player who has been around for a long time, who has toured Australia, not being there, will be missed without a doubt. But it is about a team, not an individual, so had he been injured, they would have to go without him in the second Test, I am saying this hypothetically, never would I wish that, I am saying when an important member of your squad is injured, the squad has to go ahead and play without him.” said Tendulkar.