Manjrekar backs Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain despite injury concerns
2 days, 15 hours ago

Manjrekar backs Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain despite injury concerns

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has backed Jasprit Bumrah as the next full-time captain of the Indian Test. Bumrah, who captained two Tests in Australia in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the playing XI is currently injured. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar said that Bumrah's elevation to captaincy should be a no-brainer in case Rohit Sharma vacates the position. In terms of workload concerns, Manjrekar said that Bumrah can opt-out from certain bilateral series that are not on top of India's priorities.

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Jasprit Bumrah leads from the front, will be India's next captain: Sunil Gavaskar
15 hours, 4 minutes ago

Jasprit Bumrah leads from the front, will be India's next captain: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

India great Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted why Jasprit Bumrah could be the next captain of the Indian Test team, following his outstanding performance against Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Many have endorsed Bumrah as a future captain of the Indian Test team, a sentiment echoed by Sunil Gavaskar. Speaking to 7Cricket, the Indian legend said that the pacer …

Jasprit Bumrah continues to remain No. 1 in ICC Test rankings
1 day, 5 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah continues to remain No. 1 in ICC Test rankings

The Hindu  

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continued to reign supreme at the top of the bowlers' chart with a career-best rating of 908 in the latest ICC Test Rankings, released on Wednesday. Bumrah, who made history ahead of the fifth and final Test against Australia by recording the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points, improved that …

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif
1 day, 15 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif

India Today  

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his opinion against Jasprit Bumrah taking over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma, suggesting that a batter would be a better fit for the role. Speculation about the future of India’s Test captaincy arose after Rohit Sharma missed the Sydney Test in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Don’t kill the golden goose," Kaif …

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist
1 day, 15 hours ago

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist

India Today  

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has voiced concerns about Jasprit Bumrah becoming India's full-time Test captain, citing workload challenges. While expressing doubts about Rohit Sharma’s future in the format, Gilchrist said he wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli agrees to take up the leadership role in the longest format of the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who led India to a win …

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy
1 day, 23 hours ago

From Hardik Pandya’s fitness to Jasprit Bumrah’s vice-captaincy - talking points ahead of India squad selection for Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

The hardcore Indian cricket fans may still be coming to terms with a prolonged season of Test cricket that eventually turned out to be a bitter pill to swallow. But the team management and the national selection panel have started planning for the next big test that’s lying ahead of the men’s cricket team, albeit in a different format. In …

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for December’s ICC Player of the Month award; Pat Cummins, Dane Paterson in list too
Top News
2 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for December’s ICC Player of the Month award; Pat Cummins, Dane Paterson in list too

Live Mint  

India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for December 2024 following his standout performance against Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reported PTI. His remarkable performances also earned Bumrah the highest rating points by any Indian bowler in the ICC Test Player Rankings. Other players in the list: Along …

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award
Top News
2 days, 3 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award

The Hindu  

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for December 2024 on Tuesday for his standout performance against Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah took 22 wickets in the three Tests in December at an average of 14.22 and the 31-year-old finished with 32 wickets across five Tests. Alongside Bumrah, other …

India needs Bumrah the bowler more than Bumrah the captain
2 days, 20 hours ago

India needs Bumrah the bowler more than Bumrah the captain

The Hindu  

Over the years, Indian cricket has been remarkably fortunate to have unearthed numerous leaders, not just captains, of great integrity and no little tactical acumen. Rahul Dravid, one of India’s most successful skippers who oversaw Test series triumphs in the Caribbean and England after 35 and 21 years respectively, stepped down after two years; it’s one of those great travesties …

Injured Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England
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3 days, 2 hours ago

Injured Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India's home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in their 1-3 thrashing at the hands of Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
3 days, 6 hours ago

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England
Top News
3 days, 8 hours ago

Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India’s home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. Injured Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss majority of home white-ball series against England Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in …

Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency
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3 days, 8 hours ago

Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency NEW DELHI, - India's 3-1 defeat in Australia exposed the fragility of their top order, but equally unmissable was how much they rely on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who gave it all until he broke down in the series finale in Sydney. "It's a little disappointing in the end because I …

‘He made Australia top-order look silly’: Ponting's ultimate ‘best series of fast bowling’ praise for Jasprit Bumrah
3 days, 10 hours ago

‘He made Australia top-order look silly’: Ponting's ultimate ‘best series of fast bowling’ praise for Jasprit Bumrah

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting reserved massive praise for Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his exploits in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jasprit Bumrah left a lasting impact in the five-match Test series with his astonishing performance against Australia. The two-time World Cup-winning skipper said that Bumrah made the top-class Australian batting line-up look silly on several occasions in the …

Thank God I don't have to play Jasprit Bumrah: Usman Khawaja
3 days, 15 hours ago

Thank God I don't have to play Jasprit Bumrah: Usman Khawaja

India Today  

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah had a tremendous Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia opener Usman Khawaja gave a glowing tribute to Bumrah after the conclusion of the Test series on Sunday. AUS vs IND, 5th Test Match: Full Scorecard Khawaja struggled against Bumrah in the early overs, like most batters in the Test series. Usman Khawaja told ABC Sport Jasprit Bumrah is …

Jasprit Bumrah breaks silence on his back injury after winning Player-of-the-Series award: 'You can't fight your body'
4 days, 11 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah breaks silence on his back injury after winning Player-of-the-Series award: 'You can't fight your body'

Hindustan Times  

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who led the team in the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Sydney after regular sipper Rohit Sharma ‘opted out’, broke silence on his back injury on Sunday, as he rued missing out bowling on the "spiciest wicket" against Australia in the final innings. India's Jasprit Bumrah attends a warmup session …

India can't be Jasprit Bumrah dependent always: Gautam Gambhir after series loss
4 days, 15 hours ago

India can't be Jasprit Bumrah dependent always: Gautam Gambhir after series loss

India Today  

India coach Gautam Gambhir has claimed that India can't always be dependent on Jasprit Bumrah to get them results after their Sydney Test loss on Sunday, January 5. | Sydney Test: Full Scorecard | Speaking at the post-match press conference, Gambhir claimed that it wasn't due to Bumrah's absence the team was unable to get the win. "First of all, …

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax
4 days, 15 hours ago

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax

India Today  

To say Jasprit Bumrah was the best player for India during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy would be a massive understatement. After hundreds from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli helped India set a target of 534 for Australia to win, Bumrah added another 3 to his tally to secure the victory. Bumrah vs Australia After the Perth win, Bumrah handed back the …

Jasprit Bumrah's back spasms put Indian skipper in doubt for SCG Test day three
Top News
4 days, 15 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah's back spasms put Indian skipper in doubt for SCG Test day three

ABC  

India is unsure whether Jasprit Bumrah will be available for the remainder of the fifth Test as the series against Australia hangs in the balance. The Indian medical team assessed Bumrah overnight as the visitors prepared to return to the crease on day three at 6-141, 145 runs ahead of their hosts. Quick hits: Bumrah injury rocks India, Pat goes …

Jasprit Bumrah regrets not bowling on 'spiciest wicket of series' at SCG due to back spasm
4 days, 15 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah regrets not bowling on 'spiciest wicket of series' at SCG due to back spasm

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah was left 'frustrated' after not being able to bowl on one of the 'spiciest wickets of the series' at the Sydney Cricket Ground due to his back spasm. Bumrah, the Indian team's linchpin, had a series to remember as he took 32 wickets across nine innings to end the series as the leading wicket taker by a healthy …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
4 days, 15 hours ago

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, …

Jasprit Bumrah rues missing out on spiciest pitch of series: Cannot fight my body
Top News
4 days, 15 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah rues missing out on spiciest pitch of series: Cannot fight my body

India Today  

Stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah updated on his injury after the conclusion of the final Test match of the Bborder-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Bumrah rued missing out on the spiciest pitch of the series but said that he had to listen to his body and could not keep fighting it. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/7qFlYcjD2d — cricket.com.au January 5, …

Sydney Test: No Jasprit Bumrah with ball in huge blow for India on Day 3
Top News
4 days, 15 hours ago

Sydney Test: No Jasprit Bumrah with ball in huge blow for India on Day 3

India Today  

India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah opted out of bowling due to injury on Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. Notably, Bumrah left the ground in the second session on Day 2 for some scans, leaving Indian fans worried about his fitness. AUS vs IND 5th Test Day 3 Live However, he couldn’t …

Sydney Test: Jasprit Bumrah suffers back spasm as India’s hopes hang by a thread
5 days ago

Sydney Test: Jasprit Bumrah suffers back spasm as India’s hopes hang by a thread

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah left the field around 1.20 pm on Day 2 of the SCG Test. Fellow pacer Prasidh Krishna revealed at the end of the day press conference that Bumrah had suffered back spasm and the team’s medical staff was monitoring his condition. India would love nothing more than to have their best bowler on the field, but Bumrah, …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
5 days, 5 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah's 17-ball 22 in the first innings of the fifth Test against Australia was enough for India's stand-in-captain to rise above regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After Rohit missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Bumrah was entrusted with the responsibility and he came out with flying colours, guiding India …

A Captain's Resolve: The 5th Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy
5 days, 5 hours ago

A Captain's Resolve: The 5th Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

The atmosphere was electric at the stadium as the 5th and final Test match between Australia and India of the Border Gavaskar Trophy Series approached its climax. However, a worrying cloud loomed over the Indian camp—Jasprit Bumrah, their key bowler, was grappling with a back spasm injury. "Jasprit's back spasm is indeed a concern, but with proper rest and medical …

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'
5 days, 9 hours ago

Pathan rues not playing under Rohit Sharma, gets epic one-liner in return from IND captain: 'Tab main chhota baccha...'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma has shunned all the rumours about his retirement after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and made it clear that he is not going anywhere. Speculations were rife before the SCG Test that Rohit might be playing his final match with the fifth Test, but the Indian skipper was not included in the XI, which ignited the fire as many speculated …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah goes off field injured on day two
5 days, 11 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah goes off field injured on day two

The Hindu  

In a significant setback for the Indian team, Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field after experiencing discomfort on day two of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. Live visuals from the official broadcasters showed Bumrah leaving the stadium premises for a scan, accompanied by two support staff members and still wearing his training …

"Siraj, Bumrah will play a key role today": Cricket fan ahead of Day 2 of Sydney Test between Australia, India
5 days, 14 hours ago

"Siraj, Bumrah will play a key role today": Cricket fan ahead of Day 2 of Sydney Test between Australia, India

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Ahead of the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, cricket fans said that today's play will be interesting for everyone and said that the seaming duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will play a crucial role for the visitors. "Siraj, Bumrah will play a …

Prasidh confirms Jasprit Bumrah's injury, SCG Test participation under cloud
5 days, 15 hours ago

Prasidh confirms Jasprit Bumrah's injury, SCG Test participation under cloud

India Today  

Stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah has a back spasm, said fast bowler Prasidh Krishna at the end of Day 2 of the final Test match in Sydney. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Prasidh, speaking in the post-day press conference on Saturday, did not explicitly mention that Bumrah would be out of the Test match, but remained tight-lipped about the details. India …

5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah leaves SCG on Day 2 in a car, likely taken for scans
5 days, 15 hours ago

5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah leaves SCG on Day 2 in a car, likely taken for scans

India Today  

In what is a worrying moment for Indian cricket team fans, captain Jasprit Bumrah has left the SCG during Day 2 of the Sydney Test on Saturday, January 4. This wicket allowed Bumrah to break the 46-year-old record of Bishen Singh Bedi for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a series in Australia as India looked to be …

5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah returns to India dressing room, scan results awaited
5 days, 15 hours ago

5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah returns to India dressing room, scan results awaited

India Today  

In a big relief for the Indian cricket team fans, Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the dressing room at the SCG on Day 2 of the ongoing Test in Sydney on Saturday, January 5. Virat Kohli would take over from Bumrah as the acting skipper and ensured India would take a 4-run lead over the hosts in the end. AUS …

Jasprit Bumrah injury update: India captain taken for scans due to back issue
5 days, 15 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah injury update: India captain taken for scans due to back issue

India Today  

India captain Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Test match midway on Day 2. Sources told India Today that Bumrah went to get back scans at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney. JASPRIT BUMRAH LEAVES SCG Bumrah had bowled 8 overs on the day before leaving the field just after play resumed following the lunch break. This wicket allowed Bumrah to break …

India shrug off Bumrah injury to claim first-innings lead in Australia
5 days, 15 hours ago

India shrug off Bumrah injury to claim first-innings lead in Australia

Al Jazeera  

India captain Jasprit Bumrah is forced off with injury on Day Two of the fifth Test but Australia fail to capitalise. India brushed off the absence of captain Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Australia for 181 and reach 141 for six for an overall lead of 145 on an extraordinary second day of the finely balanced fifth Test. Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant
6 days, 5 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant admitted to a touch of emotion within the ranks when news about Rohit Sharma missing the fifth Test spread. As for the decision, it was a management call, so I was not part of that conversation, so I can’t explain anything other than that,” Pant told the media here on Friday. That’s what you want from your captain.” …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
6 days, 13 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 …

Sanjay Manjrekar questions Rohit Sharma’s ‘mysterious’ exclusion from Sydney Test, says ’Rohit is not an all-time great’
6 days, 14 hours ago

Sanjay Manjrekar questions Rohit Sharma’s ‘mysterious’ exclusion from Sydney Test, says ’Rohit is not an all-time great’

Live Mint  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took a dig at the Indian management by keeping Rohit Sharma's exclusion from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney a ‘secret’. Former India cricketer, Ravi Shastri, who was conducting the toss, didn't even spell Rohit's name in this case. “Very mysterious, why Ravi Shastri didn’t ask Jasprit Bumrah about Rohit Sharma at …

Our captain Rohit Sharma has opted to 'rest', no selfishness in team: Jasprit Bumrah
6 days, 15 hours ago

Our captain Rohit Sharma has opted to 'rest', no selfishness in team: Jasprit Bumrah

India Today  

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the captain in the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 on Friday, January 3. Bumrah referred to Rohit Sharma as 'our captain' and said that the senior batter had taken the unselfish decision to move away from the playing XI, so that in-form players get to play the final Test match …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
Top News
6 days, 15 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 …

Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour ahead of Sydney Test: Report
6 days, 15 hours ago

Selectors told Rohit Sharma he isn't in their plans after Australia tour ahead of Sydney Test: Report

India TV News  

India skipper Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket is being speculated ever since he 'opted' to rest out of the New Year Test against Australia in Sydney. According to a report in the Indian Express, the selectors, Ajit Agarkar, to be precise, conveyed to Rohit that he is not in their plans anymore going forward in Test cricket. Moreover, it …

To see Jasprit Bumrah fired up is rare: Sanjay Manjrekar on Sam Konstas battle
6 days, 15 hours ago

To see Jasprit Bumrah fired up is rare: Sanjay Manjrekar on Sam Konstas battle

India Today  

Sanjay Manjrekar was amused by Jasprit Bumrah’s rare display of aggression during the SCG Test against Australia, calling it an unusual yet remarkable moment in the pacer’s career. Known for his calm and composed demeanor, Bumrah surprised everyone with his fiery response to a heated on-field exchange with young Australian opener Sam Konstas. Konstas further escalated matters by gesturing toward …

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu
6 days, 15 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 …

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?
6 days, 15 hours ago

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?

India TV News  

Team India pulled the plug on regular captain Rohit Sharma as the vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah walked out for the toss for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday, January 3. Interestingly, Rohit's name was not even in the squad as one couldn't find his name on the team sheet and he didn't even walk out for …

Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership
6 days, 15 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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. Rohit sits out of BGT finale, stand-in Bumrah says skipper has shown leadership His deputy Jasprit Bumrah took over the leadership role, something that he had …

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia
6 days, 15 hours ago

Sharma’s karma as India crumbles after skipper dropped for 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Despite the absence of struggling captain Rohit Sharma, India’s batting order again crumbled as it was bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Sharma was replaced as skipper by Jasprit Bumrah, whose decision to bat first on a green-tinged SCG pitch backfired …

Rohit Sharma opts out of India XI as Jasprit Bumrah named captain for Sydney Test; Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna back
6 days, 15 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 …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia
6 days, 16 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma ‘rested’ for Sydney Test vs Australia

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma was excluded from the Playing XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Whatever is in the team’s best interest we are looking to do that.” India made two changes in the playing XI with Rohit going out and Akash Deep ruled out due to a back issue. …

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

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

Pat Cummins reveals how Australia will deal with Jasprit Bumrah's threat in Sydney
1 week ago

Pat Cummins reveals how Australia will deal with Jasprit Bumrah's threat in Sydney

India Today  

Australia captain Pat Cummins has praised India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah while revealing how his side will deal with the menacing in-form pacer in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With Australia leading the series 2-1, a win or draw in Sydney would secure the coveted trophy for the first time since …

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