5 Reasons why India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia
2 days, 17 hours ago

5 Reasons why India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia

India Today  

India’s dominance over Australia in the bilateral Test series finally ended as they lost the five-match series by 1-3 on Sunday, January 5. As India ended their second cycle of the World Test Championship on a disappointing note with the Australia series loss, let’s have a look at what exactly went wrong for the Rohit Sharma-led side down under: AUS vs IND 5th Test Day 3 Highlights| Full Scorecard Batting failure Apart from the second innings of the first Test, Indian batting hardly looked in any control as they surrendered in front of the relentless Australian bowling attack. Poor Captaincy India captain Rohit Sharma came into the limelight time and again throughout the series for his failure to maintain control of the game. Rohit was often seen going into ultra-defensive mode, especially in the second innings of the Melbourne Test when India could’ve pressed on Australia and bundled them out quickly to set up the match. Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma failure Indian seniors Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to have an impact in the series as they were found out big time against the potent Australian attack.

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Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award
5 hours, 46 minutes 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 …

​Down, but not out: The Hindu Editorial on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
22 hours, 59 minutes ago

​Down, but not out: The Hindu Editorial on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

A decade-long dominance wound to a close at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the second-biggest silverware in terms of stature after the Ashes in cricket, and the biggest on the basis of viewership, has been India’s preserve since 2015. It is no surprise that when Jasprit Bumrah, the most dominant among them, got injured and could …

Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope
1 day, 2 hours ago

Gautam Gambhir’s Test tactics leave India on slippery slope

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: It doesn’t take a lot of get Gautam Gambhir angry. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session on day three of the fifth and final cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2025. So, it wasn’t really a surprise that in India’s final press conference …

India stumble to 46-year low under Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir with loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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India stumble to 46-year low under Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir with loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times  

2024 presented plenty of ups-and-downs for India, even within Test cricket alone. First with the 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand, which was already a low point as it snapped India’s 12-year home dominance, followed by a chastening 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as India relinquished that to their opponents for the first time in a decade. On …

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

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
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Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe identified the most crucial factor behind the home team's ability to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win against India. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India Before the start of the series in Perth in November …

Cricket-Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependency
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1 day, 11 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 …

'You tend to overbowl him to an extent...': Gavaskar shuts Jasprit Bumrah's workload debate despite his back injury
1 day, 11 hours ago

'You tend to overbowl him to an extent...': Gavaskar shuts Jasprit Bumrah's workload debate despite his back injury

Hindustan Times  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar said that Jasprit Bumrah single-handedly made India challenge Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which was the reason the Indian team management over-bowled him a bit during the series. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts as he walks past the trophy during an official ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match against Australia. Gavaskar said that he was praying …

India would have lost BGT 5-0 if Bumrah wasn't there: Harbhajan Singh
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India would have lost BGT 5-0 if Bumrah wasn't there: Harbhajan Singh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would have suffered a 5-0 series defeat instead of a 3-1 humbling by Australia. India would have lost BGT 5-0 if Bumrah wasn't there: Harbhajan Singh In 45 days of riveting cricket, Bumrah was one of the …

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 …

Sachin Tendulkar applauds Jasprit Bumrah in special ‘best in the world’ tribute
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2 days, 5 hours ago

Sachin Tendulkar applauds Jasprit Bumrah in special ‘best in the world’ tribute

Hindustan Times  

Australia sealed a dominant performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a six-wicket win while chasing in tricky conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Tendulkar also saved a word of appreciation for Jasprit Bumrah, who took a record-breaking 32 wickets in the five-match series and was awarded player of the series for his phenomenal efforts. Bumrah looked near unplayable at times …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
2 days, 5 hours 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 …

‘Jasprit Bumrah is the greatest ever bowler’: Vaughan raves about pacer, slams India players after SCG loss
2 days, 6 hours ago

‘Jasprit Bumrah is the greatest ever bowler’: Vaughan raves about pacer, slams India players after SCG loss

Hindustan Times  

India crashed to another defeat, losing by six wickets to Australia on Day 3 of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, in Sydney on Sunday. Without standby captain Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian bowling department failed to defend the target as the hosts cruised to 162/4, winning by six wickets. Michael Vaughan raves about Jasprit Bumrah Speaking after the …

Australia v India: No Bumrah, no hope as BGT changes hands
2 days, 7 hours ago

Australia v India: No Bumrah, no hope as BGT changes hands

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: The end was rather tame and entirely at odds with the see-saw nature of the series. Australia won the third shortest Test at Sydney by six wickets to take the series 3-1, and finally get their hands on the Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade. We could have done better in bowling or batting.” The ‘done better’ also applies …

"Jas" is just the best in the world!" Sachin Tendulkar's special praise for Bumrah
2 days, 9 hours ago

"Jas" is just the best in the world!" Sachin Tendulkar's special praise for Bumrah

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, garnered special praise from 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar after ending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a record-breaking note. Sachin Tendulkar's special praise for Bumrah Bumrah displayed scintillating form throughout the Border-Gavaskar series and has his name in the history books. Sachin commended Australia's efforts but didn't forget to give a special mention to …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Combined Australia-India XI
2 days, 10 hours ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Combined Australia-India XI

The Hindu  

Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by beating India 3-1 in the five-match series. Yashasvi Jaiswal Jaiswal recovered from a first innings duck in Perth to register a match-defining 161 in the second dig, which set India up for a famous win. Mitchell Starc Starc’s fiery starts helped Australia recover after the Perth debacle when he ripped through India’s line-up in …

Sunil Gavaskar shocked at being ignored from presentation of trophy named after him: 'Just because I am an Indian...'
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2 days, 10 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar shocked at being ignored from presentation of trophy named after him: 'Just because I am an Indian...'

Hindustan Times  

Cricket Australia's decision on Sunday during the presentation ceremony for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground shocked India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar. The former India captain was left standing alone at the edge of the boundary rope as Australia legend Allan Border handed the trophy to the victorious Australian team. Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar Australia completed a …

Sunil Gavaskar snubbed from Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation, Indian legend reacts, ‘I certainly would have loved…’
2 days, 11 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar snubbed from Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation, Indian legend reacts, ‘I certainly would have loved…’

Live Mint  

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar couldn't hold back himself after the Indian was snubbed from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 presentation ceremony on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The BGT is a series of Test matches played between India and Australia in honour of two of the greats of the game - Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border. After all it is the …

Ashwin brutally laughs off 'ball-tampering' accusation, call for 'ICC investigation' as Bumrah video goes viral
2 days, 11 hours ago

Ashwin brutally laughs off 'ball-tampering' accusation, call for 'ICC investigation' as Bumrah video goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Australia sealed a 3-1 series victory with a dramatic and tense win at the Sydney Cricket Ground to bring an end to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finally earning back the rolling trophy after a decade of India having dominated this rivalry. Australia’s six-wicket victory saw Travis Head and Beau Webster guide the chase home in tricky batting conditions, aided by India …

IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years
2 days, 11 hours ago

IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years

Live Mint  

An out-of-sorts batting order and over reliance on Jasprit Bumrah led India's downfall at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia as the visitors lost 1-3 in the five-match series to lose the title after 10 years. Despite missing regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the first Test in Perth, India started with a bang, winning the game by 295 runs. 5 …

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years
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2 days, 14 hours ago

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 …

Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney
2 days, 16 hours ago

Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Mulvenney Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney SYDNEY, - Indian paceman Prasidh Krishna, standing in for injured skipper Jasprit Bumrah, kept the fifth test on a knife edge on Sunday by reducing Australia to 71 for three at lunch on day three, still 91 runs from their victory target of 162. The Sydney Cricket Ground was bathed …

Australia closes in on nervy 5th test win and Border-Gavaskar Trophy with Bumrah absent
2 days, 16 hours ago

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 …

Sunil Gavaskar upset he wasn't invited for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation
2 days, 17 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar upset he wasn't invited for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation

India Today  

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was not invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the winners of the series. The India vs Australia Test series - named after the legendary duo of Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border was won by Australia after a gruelling 5-match Test series. AUS vs IND, 5th Test Match: Full Scorecard An upset Gavaskar let his …

Perfect Perth, sore Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah vs Australia ends in an anti-climax
2 days, 17 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 …

India can't be Jasprit Bumrah dependent always: Gautam Gambhir after series loss
2 days, 17 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, …

No Bumrah, no joy: India surrender Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 7 years in Sydney
2 days, 17 hours ago

No Bumrah, no joy: India surrender Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 7 years in Sydney

India Today  

India's decade long domination of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy came to a grinding halt as Australia hammered the Jasprit Bumrah side by 6 wickets on Sunday, January 5. AUS vs IND, 5th Test Match: Full Scorecard Jasprit Bumrah's terrific tour of Australia came to an anti-climactic end as the fast bowler was not able to take the field in India's bowling …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
2 days, 17 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, …

Sydney Test: No Jasprit Bumrah with ball in huge blow for India on Day 3
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2 days, 17 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 …

Australia dump India out by qualifying for WTC final, reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 3-1 series win
2 days, 17 hours ago

Australia dump India out by qualifying for WTC final, reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 3-1 series win

India TV News  

It was one man, who carried India through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India required one big final effort from their saviour Bumrah, who had a legendary series with 32 wickets, having bowled 151.2 overs across five matches. There are a couple of Test assignments still left but the finale has already been decided as Australia will take on South Africa at …

Jasprit Bumrah rues missing out on spiciest pitch of series: Cannot fight my body
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2 days, 17 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, …

Cricket Australia responds to Sunil Gavaskar not being invited for Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation
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2 days, 17 hours ago

Cricket Australia responds to Sunil Gavaskar not being invited for Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation

India TV News  

Cricket Australia has responded to Sunil Gavaskar's unhappiness about not being invited for the Border-Gavaskar trophy presentation after Australia defeated India in Sydney to win the series 3-1. Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar was left upset after not being invited for the trophy presentation at the Sydney Cricket Ground despite being present at the venue. The Border-Gavaskar trophy is named after …

Jasprit Bumrah regrets not bowling on 'spiciest wicket of series' at SCG due to back spasm
2 days, 17 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 …

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma
2 days, 18 hours ago

‘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 …

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Cummins gets the better of Jadeja; Bumrah mystery adds unexpected twist
2 days, 21 hours ago

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Cummins gets the better of Jadeja; Bumrah mystery adds unexpected twist

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Ravindra Jadeja failed to put up a solid fightback with the bat in the first session and was dismissed in the third over of the day by Pat Cummins. Day two saw India bowl out Australia for 181 runs after an all-round bowling effort, taking a narrow 4-run lead into the …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
3 days, 7 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
3 days, 8 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 …

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia
3 days, 15 hours ago

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Rishabh Pant’s blistering counterattack capped a chaotic second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India where 15 wickets fell on Saturday and the star bowler of the series left the Sydney Cricket Ground with an ambulance escort. “There’s gonna be plenty of cricket, so we’ll see what happens.” Australia was bowled out for 181, …

Jasprit Bumrah enters history books during IND vs AUS 5th Test, breaks Indian record in Australia after 46 years
3 days, 17 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah enters history books during IND vs AUS 5th Test, breaks Indian record in Australia after 46 years

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah has surpassed Bishan Singh Bedi's record of most Test wickets by an Indian bowler in Australia in a single series on the second day of the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday. Leading the side in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Bumrah first dismissed Usman Khawaja on Day 1. In the process, the Indian …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Rohit Sharma’s exclusion from Sydney Test a ‘management call’, says Rishabh Pant
4 days, 8 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
4 days, 16 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 …

Our captain Rohit Sharma has opted to 'rest', no selfishness in team: Jasprit Bumrah
4 days, 17 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 dropping himself was emotional call, can't explain more: Rishabh Pant
4 days, 17 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, …

All-round Bumrah sparks India's hopes after batters fail in grassy Sydney
4 days, 17 hours ago

All-round Bumrah sparks India's hopes after batters fail in grassy Sydney

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah's India were left in a heap of trouble on Day 1 of the New Year's Test match in Sydney. Big names - Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul failed to put up resistance as Australia pacers rolled over the visitors for a below par first innings total in just 72.2 overs. Jasprit Bumrah bowled India's 2 of 3 …

Rohit Sharma deserved more respect, captain should never be dropped: Navjot Sidhu
4 days, 17 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
4 days, 17 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 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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4 days, 17 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 …

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for India in 5th Test against Australia in Sydney?
4 days, 17 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
4 days, 18 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 …

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