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"Rohit Sharma Has Earned Right To...": Ex-Australia Skipper Delivers Sensational Verdict

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke says India skipper Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk away from Test cricket on his own terms notwithstanding his barren run with the bat Down Under. Pressure has been gradually building on Rohit who is yet to play a knock of significance in the three Tests he has played so far in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Another stalwart in the team, Virat Kohli, is also facing the heat for repeatedly falling to balls outside the off-stump in the series. "You see that with a number of players -- to some people the captaincy helps for others it doesn't. I certainly think he'll plat at Sydney. I don't think they'll drop him. I think Rohit has earned the right and he's captain. When you are captain you get a little more leeway as well," Clarke told ESPN ahead of the fifth Test beginning on Friday.

"Shadow Of Old Self": Inside Rohit Sharma's Last Batting Session With Team India Ahead Of 5th Test

Ahead of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia, the focus in completely on Rohit Sharma. The India captain is going through a lean patch in the format, having scored only 31 runs across three matches at an average of 6.2 in the ongoing series Down Under. Sources have told NDTV that Rohit could be "rested" for the fifth Test that is set to take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 3. To make things look worse for the captain, a PTI report has said that the player struggled during batting in the nets on the eve of the SCG game.

52 Years After Historic First Paralympics Gold, Para-Swimmer Murlikant Petkar Receives Arjuna Award

The Sports Ministry made some more course corrections and awarded the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) to para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar, India's first gold medallist in the Paralympic Games, conferring on him the prestigious award 52 years after he made history for the country in Heidelberg, Germany. A soldier with the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) of the Indian Army, when he suffered a debilitating injury that rendered him paraplegic, Petkar won the gold medal in the men's 50m freestyle swimming in the 1972 Paralympic Games at Heidelberg, Germany, becoming the first Indian to bag an individual gold medal in the Olympics or Paralympic Games.

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma Ignore Each Other During Practice - Report Makes 'Split' Claim

It was around half past one when Gautam Gambhir walked towards the centre strip at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Jasprit Bumrah in tow. A few minutes later, Rohit Sharma also joined the duo in the middle but there was hardly any communication between the head coach and the designated captain. Then Gambhir showed up at the pre-match press conference (usually the captain attends it) and chose not to confirm Rohit's place in the playing eleven for the fifth and final Test. “We will look at the pitch and decide,” Gambhir said when asked about Rohit's place in the team. In the media interaction, Gambhir also spoke about “honesty” and “performance being only criteria to be in Indian dressing room” and soon after that, he was seen engaged in a conversation with Bumrah while the rest of his teammates were warming up with a round of foot volley.

Who Can Replace Rohit Sharma In India Playing XI For 5th Australia Test? Report Reveals Answer

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be rested for the fifth Test encounter against Australia starting Thursday in Sydney, according to sources. Rohit has scored just 31 runs in three matches during the ongoing series and his performances has resulted in massive criticism from both fans as well as experts. With speculation rife about Rohit's Test future, a report by Indian Express claimed that Shubman Gill will replace him for the Sydney Test. According to the report, KL Rahul will open the batting along Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gill will be batting at No. 3 on his return to the playing XI.

"Selfish, Spiteful, Disruptive": R Ashwin Blasted By South Africa Great For Mid-Series Retirement

South African cricket great Daryll Cullinan has delivered a spectacular verdict on legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket. Ashwin called time on his career midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, having played just one of the three Tests till then. Ashwin left without any farewell game, emphasizing that he wanted to quit cricket as nonchalantly as possible. However, Cullinan has reacted strongly to Ashwin's retirement, stating that retiring mid-series was a "selfish" move on his part.

"This Is Not Normal...": Amid Reports Of Rift In Dressing Room, India World Cup-Winner's Scathing Reply

Former India fast bowler Madan Lal voiced his disappointment over reports of leaked discussions from the Indian dressing room, which hinted at a rift within the team. He questioned how such internal matters were disclosed and stated that if these rumours were true, it would reflect poorly on the team.

"Always Hue And Cry...": Ex-India Selector On Gautam Gambhir-Rohit Sharma Rift In Dressing Room

Salil Ankola, who recently served as member of India men's team selection committee member, believes that reports of rift in the current Test team might be blown out of proportion, adding that there's a lot of outcry when the side doesn't get good results. After India suffered a 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, reports emerged of chaos and unrest in Indian team, with head coach Gautam Gambhir saying in his pre-match press conference that ‘there were some honest words, that is what I can say.'

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"Rohit Sharma Has Earned Right To...": Ex-Australia Skipper Delivers Sensational Verdict

"Shadow Of Old Self": Inside Rohit Sharma's Last Batting Session With Team India Ahead Of 5th Test

52 Years After Historic First Paralympics Gold, Para-Swimmer Murlikant Petkar Receives Arjuna Award

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma Ignore Each Other During Practice - Report Makes 'Split' Claim

Who Can Replace Rohit Sharma In India Playing XI For 5th Australia Test? Report Reveals Answer

"Selfish, Spiteful, Disruptive": R Ashwin Blasted By South Africa Great For Mid-Series Retirement

"This Is Not Normal...": Amid Reports Of Rift In Dressing Room, India World Cup-Winner's Scathing Reply

"Always Hue And Cry...": Ex-India Selector On Gautam Gambhir-Rohit Sharma Rift In Dressing Room