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Rohit Sharma "Was Singled Out": India Great's No-Nonsense Verdict, Slams Management

Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu has slammed the Indian team management over captain Rohit Sharma's decision to opt out of the series-deciding Sydney Test against Australia. Amid criticism over his form and captaincy, Rohit dropped out of the playing XI, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the team in his absence. Over the past few days, a lot has been said and written about Rohit's future as a Test cricketer, with reports suggesting that the veteran batter is no longer in the plans of the BCCI selectors.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Silences Retirement Talk, Delivers Mic-Drop Response To Presenter

Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket may not be over just yet. After himself taking the decision to not be in the playing XI for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, many thought that Rohit's retirement from the longest format may be just a matter of time. However, while hinting that he needs to be "realistic", Rohit Sharma also confirmed that he hasn't walked away just yet, and reiterated that he could still return to form in a few months' time.

"Could Be The Last Time...": Australia Great On Virat Kohli's Dismissal To Scott Boland

Australian pacer Scott Boland wrecked havoc on India's top order as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli to send the visitors into a tailspin before Rishabh Pant steadied the innings with his fantastic knock of 61 in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavskar Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Kohli, who was once again caught flirting with the ball outside the off stump and nicked it behind the stumps, was dismissed by Boland for the fourth time in the series and former Aussie batsman Mark Waugh believes the Tansmanian quick has the Indian great mesmerised.

"He Tried Different Tactics": Australia Coach's Brutal Verdict On Virat Kohli While Facing Scott Boland

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is not surprised with his pacer Scott Boland's eight-wicket haul in the ongoing fifth Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Playing his third Test of the five-match series, Boland returned with the figures of 4-42 after finishing with 4-31 in India's first innings. His performance enabled Australia to restrict India to 141/6 at stumps on Day 2. “We're not surprised by Scotty's performances. Every time he plays, he does the job well. His ability to just be relentless on a length move the ball both ways, it's proving difficult, in particular on this (SCG) surface," McDonald said.

I'm not retiring, says India's Rohit after losing test spot

SYDNEY : Indian test skipper Rohit Sharma said sitting out the final match of the series against Australia due to poor form does not mean he will retire, adding that critics will not decide when he should walk away from the sport.

"There Was No Need": Australia Great Slams Sam Konstas Over Jasprit Bumrah Incident

Australia batter Sam Konstas was involved in a heated incident with India stand-in captain and pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Day 1 of the 5th Test in Sydney on Friday. For the unversed, Bumrah was not happy with Usman Khawaja taking extra time to take his guard. However, Konstas decided to confront Bumrah. The incident only riled Bumrah up as he dismissed Khawaja off the final ball of the day's play, before clashing with Konstas, who was at the non-striker's end. Former Australia batter Mark Waugh has slammed Konstas for playing his part in riling up Bumrah, urging the youngster to mind his business.

WTC Final On Line, Injured Jasprit Bumrah To Bat But Report Says Bowling Will Be...

India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah suffered an injury scare on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia on Saturday. The star pacer experienced discomfort and was taken for scans to a local hospital, having bowled just one over post Lunch at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Speaking at a press conference after the end of play on Day 2, pacer Prasidh Krishna revealed Bumrah suffered back spasm, putting his participation on Day 3 under massive doubt.

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Sledges Sam Konstas In Hindi, Refuses To Pronounce His Name Right

Sam Konstas' aggressive approach with the bat has caused a couple of headaches for Team India in the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. It has also seen the Indian players show some aggression towards the 19-year-old, headlined by the infamous shoulder clash between Konstas and Kohli. Now, Yashasvi Jaiswal has seemingly joined in, as he tried to sledge the opener in Hindi. Jaiswal added a little more spice as well, refusing to pronounce Sam Konstas' name properly.

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Rohit Sharma "Was Singled Out": India Great's No-Nonsense Verdict, Slams Management

Watch: Rohit Sharma Silences Retirement Talk, Delivers Mic-Drop Response To Presenter

"Could Be The Last Time...": Australia Great On Virat Kohli's Dismissal To Scott Boland

"He Tried Different Tactics": Australia Coach's Brutal Verdict On Virat Kohli While Facing Scott Boland

I'm not retiring, says India's Rohit after losing test spot

"There Was No Need": Australia Great Slams Sam Konstas Over Jasprit Bumrah Incident

WTC Final On Line, Injured Jasprit Bumrah To Bat But Report Says Bowling Will Be...

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Sledges Sam Konstas In Hindi, Refuses To Pronounce His Name Right