Is the India vs Australia fifth Test in Sydney the final match for Rohit Sharma within the longest format of the sport? Ahead of the do-or-die match, with the group trailing 1-2 within the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit’s future appears to be a matter of intrigue. When requested if Rohit Sharma, the designated India captain, will play in Sydney or not, coach Gautam Gambhir gave a wierd reply. He mentioned that relying on the pitch, a call on the Xi will likely be taken. Now, that is an fascinating reply as it’s at all times a on condition that the skipper is the primary title on the taking part in XI. If Gambhir formally didn’t affirm Rohit’s title within the taking part in XI, there should be one thing amiss.
Former Bengal and Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami talked about a video and mentioned Shubman Gill could lead the group in Sydney on Friday.
Going by a selected visible , gill to steer in Sydney take a look at ? So India already waiting for the following WTC cycle .This will likely be fascinating . #BorderGavaskarTrophy
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) January 2, 2025
India head coach Gautam Gambhir didn’t affirm Rohit Sharma’s choice for the ultimate Border-Gavaskar Trophy sequence Test match on the Sydney Cricket Ground and mentioned underneath fireplace skipper’s place within the taking part in XI will likely be determined after taking a look on the pitch on match day.
Rohit is battling the bat and his facet is 2-1 down within the five-match sequence. The common skipper was not a part of India’s win in Perth as a result of beginning of his second baby and since returning to the group from the second Test onwards, he has made mere 31 runs at a mean of simply 6.20.
“Everything is ok with Rohit and I do not suppose it is something conventional (fronting up for the pre-match presser). The head coach is right here and that must be ok. We are going to take a look on the wicket and finalise it tomorrow,” Gambhir instructed reporters in Sydney.
When once more requested whether or not Rohit, who partake in a nets session as a part of India’s scheduled pre-match apply, would play within the Sydney Test, Gambhir mentioned, “I simply mentioned that we’re going to take a look on the wicket and announce a taking part in XI tomorrow. The reply stays the identical.”
Gambhir, nonetheless, confirmed that quick bowler Akash Deep will miss the fifth Test with a again damage, however didn’t title a substitute.
“Akash Deep is out as a result of he acquired a again situation. That’s the one damage concern,” Gambhir mentioned.
Australia, main the sequence 2-1, will goal to safe the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney with a refreshed lineup, whereas India stay targeted on retaining the sequence.
India should win the Sydney Test match to maintain their slim World Test Championship closing hopes alive, and would additionally want Australia to not win both of their two Test matches in Sri Lanka to lock of their spot at Lord’s summit conflict in June.
The fifth and closing Test begins on Friday at Sydney Cricket Ground.
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