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"Can't Explain More...": Rishabh Pant Breaks Silence On Rohit Sharma's Omission For 5th Test

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant opened up about skipper Rohit Sharma dropping himself from the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney. Pant called it an emotional yet selfless act before adding that they all see him "as a leader". Rohit's form has been terrible during the ongoing Test series against Australia and with just 31 runs from 3 matches, he faced a lot of criticism from both fans as well as experts. Rohit took the call to drop himself for the final Test match and Pant highlighted Rohit's selflessness and leadership as we went on to call the star India batter "a true leader".

"Has Gautam Gambhir Said Anything About Me?": Fresh Dressing Room Leak Exposes Cracks In Indian Team

The 5th and final Test between India and Australia has arguably set the foundation of a new era for the tourists, after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to drop himself to the bench, paving the way for Shubman Gill to rejoin India's XI in Sydney. As Jasprit Bumrah returns to captain the Indian team for the second time this series, a report has shed light on the worrying scenes from India's camp which became visible after Bumrah led the boys to their first win of the series, in the opening match at Perth.

Usman Khawaja's Struggles Against Jasprit Bumrah Continues, Form Slump Worsens

Australian opener Usman Khawaja continued his poor form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at home as he fell to Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah yet again during the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Friday. During the last ball of the day one's play, the ball touched the outside edge of Khawaja's bat and went into KL Rahul's hands at slips. Khawaja was back in the hut for just two runs in 10 balls. Khawaja's record against Bumrah in this series is dismal. In eight innings, the 38-year-old has played 112 balls against the red-hot Indian pacer, scored just 33 runs and got out six times. His batting average against Bumrah is barely 5.50.

Rested Or Dropped? Ricky Ponting's Blunt "Face Value" Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Omission

Australia cricketing great Ricky Ponting feels the path for Rohit Sharma to play Tests again will be a long and difficult one after the regular Indian skipper opted to rest from the ongoing fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Rohit has averaged just 6.2 from the three Tests he played against Australia with the highest score of 10. Speculation around him not playing at Sydney emerged after head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to term him as a guaranteed starter in the pre-match press conference.

Stand-in Boland stands up again for Australia

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Watch: Rishabh Pant Left Bruised By Australia Pacers, Responds WIth A Mammoth Six

It was a show of pure grit and resilience from Indian cricket team wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant on Day 1 of the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney on Friday. Pant remained strong in face of fiery pace bowling from Australia and although wickets continued to tumble on the other end, he scored a significant 40 off 98 deliveries. During his innings, he was left bruised on the arm by a stinging delivery from Mitchell Starc while a bouncer from the same bowler hit him on the helmet. He was forced to receive treatment from the physio on multiple occasions but it did not dampen his spirits.

"Could Have Taken Chances But...": Rishabh Pant's Honest Confession After 40-Run Knock In Sydney Test

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant said he batted with restraint on the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia because character of the SCG pitch did not allow him to be in his customary aggressive self. Pant, who copped severe criticism from all corners for his callous approach to batting during the previous Test at Melbourne, made a 98-ball 40 in India's 185 all out here on Friday. "In this innings, I wasn't in frame of mind where I felt I could take charge of the game looking at nature of the wicket," Pant said in the post-day press meet.

Sydney Cricket Ground Creates History, Sets New Attendance Record On Day 1 Of IND-AUS Test

A record-breaking 47,566 spectators packed the stands on day one of the fifth India-Australia Test on Friday, marking it the highest-ever opening day attendance for a Test match between the two teams at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Australian public continued to turn out in large numbers for the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. "The records keep on falling. Over 45,000 through the gates of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Day 1," Cricket Australia tweeted. This new mark comes just days after the all-time attendance record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was smashed earlier in the series.

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"Can't Explain More...": Rishabh Pant Breaks Silence On Rohit Sharma's Omission For 5th Test

"Has Gautam Gambhir Said Anything About Me?": Fresh Dressing Room Leak Exposes Cracks In Indian Team

Usman Khawaja's Struggles Against Jasprit Bumrah Continues, Form Slump Worsens

Rested Or Dropped? Ricky Ponting's Blunt "Face Value" Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Omission

Stand-in Boland stands up again for Australia

Watch: Rishabh Pant Left Bruised By Australia Pacers, Responds WIth A Mammoth Six

"Could Have Taken Chances But...": Rishabh Pant's Honest Confession After 40-Run Knock In Sydney Test

Sydney Cricket Ground Creates History, Sets New Attendance Record On Day 1 Of IND-AUS Test