Has Rohit Sharma been left out of India's squad for the Sydney Test? Multiple media reports have claimed that Rohit Sharma has been dropped from the SCG Test which is scheduled to start on January 3. Moreover, the coach Gautam Gambhir He refused to confirm the captain's location during the pre-match press conference. This has left everyone speculating about Rohit's place in the XI.
Will Rohit Sharma be ruled out of the SCG Test?
When asked why Rohit was absent from the press conference and whether he would be in the starting XI, Gambhir was nonchalant. “The head coach is here. He should be good enough. We will evaluate the pitch tomorrow before putting the final touches on it,” Gambhir said.
Rohit's absence from skid practice and net sessions added fuel to the fire. instead of, Kuala Lumpur Rahul, Virat KohliNitish Reddy took over the slip catching duties, while players like Shubman Gill and Yashavi Jaiswal Hit the net.
India suffer a blow ahead of the Sydney Test, with Akash Deb ruled out with a back injury
Disappointing form increases the pressure on the captain
Rohit SharmaThe disappointing form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has become a major talking point. In three games, he managed just 31 points. In addition to the criticism, his body language and leadership on the field have come under scrutiny, with fans and analysts openly questioning his leadership.
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra did not mince words. He suggested that dropping Rohit for the final Test would not be unjustified.
If Rohit is sitting on the bench, Shubman Gillwho missed the fourth Test, is likely to step in. Jasprit Bumrah– who led India to a historic win in Perth earlier in the series – is expected to captain the side once again in Rohit's absence.
Selection of roller coasters in India
The Indian teams' combinations throughout the series were not at all predictable. in perth, Washington Sundar It was chosen as the sole spinner, only to be replaced by Ravichandran Ashwin In Adelaide. Ashwin retired from Test cricket after the third match and left the team.
Brisbane is tagged Ravindra JadejaBack, while Shubman Gill was ruled out as India opted for an all-round three-man strategy featuring Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy. On the other hand, Harshit Rana, who made his debut in Perth but struggled in Adelaide, found himself on the bench.
Australia are eyeing the cup while India are struggling for survival
The pressure is too much for me Indian team. They currently trail 1-2 in the series and enter the SCG Test in a must-win situation. Winning this game would keep their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final alive.
On the other hand, Australia They are determined to claim the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014/15. They have made a major change to their playing XI for the Sydney Test. Beau Webster was replaced Mitchell Marsh In what promises to be an exciting series finale.
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