Ponting emphasized the uncapped batter would still feel the jitters on his debut - especially when facing up to the No.1-ranked ICC Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah
With the series level at 1-1, both sides will be playing the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test intending to secure an all-important series lead needed to push a case for the ICC World Test Championship final.
Captain Pat Cummins confirmed Australia would make two changes for the fourth Test in Melbourne, with Sam Konstas to debut and Boland coming in for the injured Josh Hazlewood.
Rohit defended the young trio to overcome their early struggles in the series and contribute some valuable runs to the scoreboard as the five-match series is tied at 1-1.
With the series level at 1-1, both teams will be playing the highly-anticipated Boxing Day Test from December 26 onwards, with an aim to secure an all-important lead and an edge ahead of the final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
The 33-year-old pacer then underwent scans to assess the severity of the injury. Medical scans later confirmed he had strained his right calf, which led the pacer to miss the rest of the series.
Earlier today, rain stopped play in the third session of Day 3 of the ongoing Test match at The Gabba on Monday as India still trailed Australia's score by 394 runs.
