Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call
3 days, 5 hours ago

Dropped or rested, Rohit Sharma missing Sydney Test was the right call

India Today  

"Australia is a beautiful country to visit, but a tough place to tour," remarked coach Gautam Gambhir during his address at the Australian Prime Minister's residence in Sydney on New Year's Day. Rohit had been one of India’s best batters since the introduction of the World Test Championship. The contrast became starker when Jasprit Bumrah led India to a commanding win in Perth in Rohit’s absence, while Pat Cummins continued to lead Australia with aplomb. Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s reluctance to confirm Rohit’s place in the Sydney Test XI underscored shifting priorities. Rohit’s decline is all the more striking given his stellar record since the inception of the World Test Championship.

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From Jasprit Bumrah masterclass to KL Rahul conundrum: Five takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar series campaign
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From Jasprit Bumrah masterclass to KL Rahul conundrum: Five takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar series campaign

Hindustan Times  

After a decade of India dominating the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia finally wrestled back the rolling trophy with a 3-1 series win sealed at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bumrah best in world, but workload potentially unsustainable Jasprit Bumrah breathed fire regularly throughout the series, taking a record-breaking 32 wickets at 13.06. India must use pace resources better Although the team missed …

'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit
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'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

There has been quite an uproar among experts and veteran cricketers who could not have stressed more on the need for the likes of under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the upcoming second half of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season, which will begin later this month, in a bid to find form after a disastrous tour of …

Australia secure World Test Championship final berth, but a slim chance of elimination remains
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Australia secure World Test Championship final berth, but a slim chance of elimination remains

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Australia booked their place in the World Test Championship final with a commanding six-wicket victory over India in Sydney, clinching the five-match series 3-1 on Sunday. Australia secure World Test Championship final berth, but a slim chance of elimination remains The win marked Australia's first Test series triumph over India since 2014-15 and cemented their spot in the …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
17 hours, 43 minutes ago

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview
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‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview

Hindustan Times  

India might have lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3, but all the talk right now is regarding Rohit Sharma and how he warmed the bench for the crucial Sydney Test, where India had a chance of levelling the series. Sanjay Manjrekar reckons Rohit Sharma did not want Gautam Gambhir to get credit. / Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar reckons that Rohit …

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark
21 hours, 56 minutes ago

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia opener Simon Katich sent a brutal warning to India captain Rohit Sharma for India's tour of England later in the summer, which will mark the beginning of the fresh World Test Championship cycle, saying that the series might not be the one where he could regain his form. India's captain Rohit Sharma reacts after his dismissal during a …

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years
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India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years

Hindustan Times  

Team India will miss out on a place in the World Test Championship final for the first time since the tournament's inception, as the side faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. The loss meant Australia win the series after 10 years, claiming a 3-1 victory to secure their …

Australia closes in on nervy 5th test win and Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Bumrah absent
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Australia closes in on nervy 5th test win and Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Bumrah absent

Hindustan Times  

SYDNEY — Without its star bowler of the series, India's attack still sent jitters through Australia's batting as it set about chasing down a modest target for victory on the third day of the fifth and final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia closes in on nervy 5th test win and Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Bumrah absent At lunch, Australia …

Australia 91 runs from victory in knife-edge fifth India Test
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Australia 91 runs from victory in knife-edge fifth India Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia inched to within 91 runs of winning a knife-edge fifth Test and a thrilling series Sunday after India set them a victory target of 162, but they lost three wickets along the way. Australia 91 runs from victory in knife-edge fifth India Test At lunch on day three at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia were 71-3 with Usman Khawaja …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
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Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he appreciated Rohit Sharma admitting his poor run with the bat during a candid interview in Sydney, where he opted out of the fifth Test against Australia. However, Manjrekar suggested there might have been "another reason" that prompted Rohit to speak to the broadcasters midway through a crucial Test series decider. IND vs AUS, …

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'
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Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'

ABC  

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the double standards applied to discussions around Test conditions in Australia and India as the SCG Test looks set to wrap up within three days. Quick hits: Bumrah injury rocks India, Pat goes wild and bowlers dominate Photo shows Rishabh Pant swings a bat, Pat Cummins jumps and punches his fist, Bumrah hug Jaiswal …

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history
1 day, 5 hours ago

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history

India Today  

India failed to reach the World Test Championship final for the first time in the history of the competition. WTC 2025 TABLE AFTER INDIA'S SYDNEY LOSS South Africa and Australia qualify for WTC 2025 Final HOW INDIA PERFORMED IN WTC 2023-25 CYCLE India began their cycle with a series win in the West Indies. India then began their final stretch …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
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Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich

India Today  

Former Australia opener Simon Katich warned Rohit Sharma that England might not be the easiest place to regain form in Test cricket, adding that the captain would know what the future holds for him in the longest format of the game. ROHIT HAS GOOD FUTURE IN STAND-UP COMEDY: KATICH Despite not featuring in the XI in Sydney, Rohit remained adamant …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained reserved about the future of superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, stating that it is up to the players to decide their own futures. Addressing the press after India’s six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test, which led to conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir said he is confident that the two …

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
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‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket team is currently going through a tough phase, which has been made worse by veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s continued batting struggles. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session. But clearly, there is a technical problem and now; there is a problem of confidence as …

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma
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‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma made it clear that he is not retiring from Test cricket, clarifying that he himself stood down for the Sydney match against Australia due to his poor form. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar wants the 37-year-old batter to play the knockout matches of the Ranji Trophy if he wants to make a comeback into the Test side. Sunil …

‘I’ve been emphasising over last 8-10 days…’: Gavaskar urges Agarkar to keep options open after Virat Kohli’s horror run
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‘I’ve been emphasising over last 8-10 days…’: Gavaskar urges Agarkar to keep options open after Virat Kohli’s horror run

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's poor run in Australia continued in the second innings of the Sydney Test as he was once again dismissed in the same fashion. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was recently asked about the future of Virat Kohli and it was then that he said that the final decision lies with the selection committee, showing full confidence in chairman …

Not a retirement, sat out because runs are not coming now, says Rohit Sharma
1 day, 20 hours ago

Not a retirement, sat out because runs are not coming now, says Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Was it a good decision? I have seen a lot in cricket that life changes every second, every minute, every day.” The 37-year-old knows that time isn’t on his side but at the same time, he wants to be realistic about his way back into runs and the team. “I made this decision after coming here,” Rohit said. I …

Rohit Sharma 'not retiring' or 'going anywhere'; India captain quashes speculations: 'I'm a father of two, have sense…'
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2 days, 3 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'not retiring' or 'going anywhere'; India captain quashes speculations: 'I'm a father of two, have sense…'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma is not retiring; neither is he quitting as India's captain. India's captain Rohit Sharma "I stood down, that is what I would say," Rohit told Star Sports during the Lunch break on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. ‘I was not scoring runs, we needed players in form’: Rohit reveals why he dropped himself "The chat that I …

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview
2 days, 5 hours ago

I stood down: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing Sydney Test in bold interview

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has broken his silence on missing the Sydney Test and claimed that he stood down from the team. Rohit, while talking to Star Sports during the lunch break on Day 2, said that he wasn't dropped or opted out of the side and decided to step aside for an in-form player. I'm not going anywhere Rohit …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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2 days, 9 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
Top News
2 days, 9 hours ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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2 days, 19 hours ago

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?
3 days, 2 hours ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test: When was the last time an Indian captain was dropped?

Live Mint  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma did not feature in India's XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah, who took Rohit's place as the Indian skipper, confirmed that the veteran batter had decided to opt out of the match in ‘team interest’. However, Rohit's name was nowhere to be found in the Indian team Test …

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri
3 days, 3 hours ago

We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri feel that the Boxing Day Test might have been Rohit Sharma's final appearance in Test cricket, following his bold call to rest himself for the series finale that began here on Friday. We've probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Test cricket: Gavaskar, Shastri The 37-year-old chose to sit out …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
3 days, 4 hours ago

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday "opted to rest" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale. The year 2024 turned out to be the least productive year for Rohit in Test cricket as he collected 619 runs in 26 innings across 14 …

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant
3 days, 5 hours ago

Rohit Sharma dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant

India Today  

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant described regular skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as an emotional yet selfless act. Pant highlighted Rohit's selflessness and leadership, calling the opener "a true leader" for making the difficult choice to sit out and hand over the captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah. IND vs AUS, …

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu
3 days, 5 hours ago

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu voiced his disapproval of skipper Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from the pivotal Sydney Test against Australia in a fiery video shared on his official X handle. Sidhu criticized the Indian team management’s decision, emphasising that a player of Rohit’s stature and contribution deserved greater respect, especially in a series-deciding Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale. The SCG Test …

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia
3 days, 5 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera  

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

Rohit Sharma might not fit into selectors' future plans in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar
3 days, 5 hours ago

Rohit Sharma might not fit into selectors' future plans in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced concerns about Rohit Sharma's role in India's Test cricket future, particularly for the 2027 World Test Championship cycle. Gavaskar believes that at 37, Rohit might not fit into India’s long-term Test plans. Gavaskar, speaking in an exclusive interaction with India Today, suggested that Rohit's absence during the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia might …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting
3 days, 5 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting

India Today  

The decision of Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of the final Border Gavaskar Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground SCG has drawn reactions from cricketing circles, including Australian great Ricky Ponting. The chat’s been for the last couple of days that everyone expected Rohit would not play this game, that Shubman Gill would come back in, and that …

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG
3 days, 5 hours ago

He's been dropped: Mark Taylor slams Rohit Sharma's 'resting' antics at SCG

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Mark Taylor has slammed India for their use of the phrase 'resting Rohit Sharma'. Taylor's comments came after stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah announced that Rohit had opted to rest himself from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full Coverage India captain Jasprit Bumrah said at the toss that Rohit Sharma had taken …

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar
3 days, 5 hours ago

Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne, India will move on: Gavaskar

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has played his final Test match, feels legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Speaking during the Lunch break of the 5th Test match, Gavaskar tried to make sense of Rohit Sharma's decision to 'rest' himself from the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The former player said that the selection committee will look for a batter who …

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri
3 days, 5 hours ago

Bold call from Rohit Sharma to rest himself for Sydney Test: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it was a bold call by Rohit Sharma to rest himself for the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah told Shastri that Rohit was an unselfish captain and had opted to rest himself so that India could field their best line-up for the SCG Test. The former India head coach said …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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3 days, 5 hours ago

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma isn’t a part of the Indian playing XI for the New Year’s Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The decision came after Rohit Sharma's disastrous campaign in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he has scored only 31 runs from three matches. #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/Cu6hr0ve4V — Nitin K Srivastav January 2, 2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full …

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back
3 days, 6 hours ago

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted out of the playing XI for the fifth and final Test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Friday, as Jasprit Bumrah walked out to lead the team at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India's Rohit Sharma chats with a teammate Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of the fifth cricket Test match …

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Bumrah gets Khawaja in dramatic final over, AUS 9/1 at Stumps
3 days, 8 hours ago

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Bumrah gets Khawaja in dramatic final over, AUS 9/1 at Stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Rishabh Pant took multiple blows throughout the second session and survived till Tea, but not for long after that. As per reports, Rohit's lack of runs makes it likely that India could turn to Shubman Gill, who may return to the side in place of the Indian captain at No. Bumrah could …

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Bumrah gets Khawaja in dramatic final over, AUS 9/1 at Stumps
3 days, 8 hours ago

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Bumrah gets Khawaja in dramatic final over, AUS 9/1 at Stumps

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Highlights: Rishabh Pant took multiple blows throughout the second session and survived till Tea, but not for long after that. As per reports, Rohit's lack of runs makes it likely that India could turn to Shubman Gill, who may return to the side in place of the Indian captain at No. Bumrah could …

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first
3 days, 16 hours ago

No Rohit Sharma in Sydney? List of captains to get dropped in middle of series; 37-year-old to become India's first

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma, on Thursday, reportedly 'opted out' of the fifth and final Test against Australia of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India captain Rohit Sharma has struggled for runs in the ongoing series against Australia. But while Gambhir stayed tight-lipped on India's plans, Rohit reportedly opted out of the match, thus making way for Shubman Gill back in …

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test
3 days, 19 hours ago

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test

The Independent  

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Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
3 days, 19 hours ago

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to be captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give himself a rest. Rohit Sharma could well have played his last Test match A day after the news of unrest in the Indian dressing room emerged, Rohit briefly …

India at the SCG: Records, highest run-scorers and wicket-takers at venue of Ashwin and Vihari's great resistance
3 days, 21 hours ago

India at the SCG: Records, highest run-scorers and wicket-takers at venue of Ashwin and Vihari's great resistance

Hindustan Times  

The Sydney Cricket Ground hosts the fifth and final Test between India and Australia that will decide which team gets the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. One of the oldest cricket venues in the world, the Sydney Cricket Ground first hosted a Test match all the way back in February 1882, just the sixth Test match to ever be played overall. The spin …

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney
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3 days, 21 hours ago

India vs Australia 5th Test probable XIs: Live streaming details, date, time, IND vs AUS head-to-head stats in Sydney

Live Mint  

Several changes are likely to be expected in the Indian playing XI when Rohit Sharma's men take on Australia in the fifth and final Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While head coach Gautam Gambhir did not spill the beans, the Indian captain was last among recognised batters to enter the nets, thus giving a hint of him getting dropped in …

Gautam Gambhir refuses to confirm Rohit Sharma in India XI for Sydney Test: ‘Head coach is here, that should be enough’
4 days, 2 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir refuses to confirm Rohit Sharma in India XI for Sydney Test: ‘Head coach is here, that should be enough’

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remains non-committal on whether captain Rohit Sharma will feature in their final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Gambhir appeared in the pre-match press conference as opposed to Rohit, despite captains normally appearing for the interaction on the eve of matches Notably, the win in Perth came under the captaincy of ace pacer …

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions
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4 days, 5 hours ago

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

India Today  

India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm whether captain Rohit Sharma would play in the Sydney Test against Australia when asked directly about his inclusion. While Gambhir confirmed that India would miss fast bowler Akash Deep due to an injury, he remained non-committal regarding the team combination and Rohit’s inclusion in the playing XI. When asked if Rohit would feature …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test Day 1 Sydney Weather prediction: Will rain affect opening day?
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4 days, 5 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test Day 1 Sydney Weather prediction: Will rain affect opening day?

India Today  

India is in a challenging spot after their Boxing Day Test defeat against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With a 1-2 deficit in the five-match series, the Rohit Sharma-led side faces a must-win scenario in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground to keep their World Test Championship Final hopes alive. AUS vs IND 5th Test, Day 1 …

Rohit Sharma set to miss Sydney Test, may never play in whites again: Sources
4 days, 5 hours ago

Rohit Sharma set to miss Sydney Test, may never play in whites again: Sources

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be left out of the Indian playing XI for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney. Rohit Sharma made only a cameo appearance in India's final training session ahead of the Test match in Sydney. The development comes after coach Gambhir refused to confirm Rohit's place in the …

AUS vs IND: Sydney Spirit of 2021 is what wounded India needs for series finale
4 days, 5 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Sydney Spirit of 2021 is what wounded India needs for series finale

India Today  

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy finale looms at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, India finds itself at a crossroads. Fans hope the team will channel the spirit of the 2021 SCG Test, a masterclass in grit and determination that cemented India’s place in cricketing folklore. Reports of head coach Gautam Gambhir reprimanding players in the dressing room for prioritising …

DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf
4 days, 11 hours ago

DC Edit | Team India must turn new leaf

Deccan Chronicle  

There can be no better time to turn a new leaf than at the start of a new year. Team India, floundering after a great start in winning the opening Test in Perth against the odds, needs to take several hard decisions if it is to justify its standing in world cricket. While their continuing in white ball cricket would …

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