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Rohit Sharma Likely To Be 'Rested' For 5th Test Against Australia. This Player Will Be Captain

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to be 'rested' for the fifth Test match against Australia starting Thursday in Sydney, according to sources. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be leading the side in his absence. Rohit has struggled massively in the ongoing five-match Test series as he has scored just 31 runs in three matches. He missed the first Test match as he decided to stay back with his family following the birth of his second child. However, since joining the side, he has failed to score big.

Gautam Gambhir Under Scanner: Report Says "Players Insecure". After Champions Trophy, Coach May Be...

Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team coach, is in focus after the side's latest string on uninspiring performances. India's last major success came in June when it won the T20 World Cup, when Rahul Dravid was the coach. Then, Gautam Gambhir took over the role of India head coach. He was expected to oversee a period of transition in the Indian team. Since he took over, Gambhir has witnessed an ODI series loss against Sri Lanka, India getting clean-sweeped 3-0 by New Zealand at home in a Test series and some mundane displays in Australia with the side trailing 1-2 going into the final Test in Sydney. If India do not win the fifth Test, the side will be out of World Test Championship final race.

Kusal Perera Shatters Big Record With 46-Ball Century As Sri Lanka Down New Zealand

Kusal Perera cracked a career-best 101 off just 46 balls as Sri Lanka secured a consolation seven-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Nelson on Thursday. Sri Lanka posted 218-5 in their 20 overs and New Zealand replied with 211-7. New Zealand had already wrapped up the series after winning the first two games by eight and 45 runs respectively when the Sri Lankan middle order failed to fire.

Pat Cummins Likely To Miss Sri Lanka Test Tour. Says "Pretty Hard To Plan..."

Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted that he may skip the tour of Sri Lanka later this month to be present for the birth of his second child. Australia are scheduled to play two Tests in Sri Lanka on January 29 and February 6, around the same time his wife -- Becky -- is due to give birth. "It's pretty hard to plan exactly the day, but definitely (I might miss the Sri Lanka tour)," Cummins told 'The Daily Telegraph' at the launch of the Pink Test, starting here on Friday. In Cummins absence, Steve Smith or Travis Head will lead Australia.

'Rohit Sharma, You Shattered India's Confidence': Captain Comes Under Scathing Attack After MCG Humiliation

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has ripped into India captain Rohit Sharma for their defeat to Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 in Melbourne. Rohit Sharma was slammed by Ali for not only ruining the confidence of KL Rahul by demoting him and promoting himself, but also criticised for his mentality. Basit Ali also reserved criticism for Gautam Gambhir, criticising some of the decisions taken during the game, and also suggested a captaincy change for Team India.

Indian Cricket In 2024: Who Were The Top Wicket-Takers In Tests, ODIs And T20Is?

Indian cricketers had a mixed 2024, that saw the team end more than a decade-long wait for an ICC title, bagging the 2024 T20 World Cup title in the USA and West Indies. But, the year also saw the team struggle in other formats. While India failed to win a single match in ODIs, they also suffered humiliation in Tests at home against New Zealand before witnessing some heartbreaking results in Australia. Though team milestones were a few, Indians did manage to make headlines with some personal landmarks.

"I've Had Enough": Furious Gautam Gambhir Lashes Out At India Stars, Issues Stern Warning

Not all is well in the Indian team's dressing room at the moment. With Australia leading 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with just one Test in Sydney to go, there's an understandable discontent in the Indian team. Pressure has been increasing on India head coach Gautam Gambhir, under whom, the team produced some astonishing results against Sri Lanka (in ODIs), and New Zealand (in Tests at home) and is now on the brink of losing the Test assignment in Australia and with it, a chance to qualify for the World Test Championship final.

"Put My Finger On...": Travis Head Breaks Silence On Controversial Celebration After Dismissing Rishabh Pant

After being strongly criticized for his controversial gesture during the Boxing Day Test vs India, Australia cricketer Travis Head has given clarification for his act. The incident occurred during the final session of Day 5 when Head got the wicket of Rishabh Pant at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant, who had been playing a brisk innings of 30, was dismissed while trying to play a big shot. Following the wicket, Head celebrated by pointing one finger into a circularly shaped hand, a gesture that sparked widespread debate.

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Rohit Sharma Likely To Be 'Rested' For 5th Test Against Australia. This Player Will Be Captain

Gautam Gambhir Under Scanner: Report Says "Players Insecure". After Champions Trophy, Coach May Be...

Kusal Perera Shatters Big Record With 46-Ball Century As Sri Lanka Down New Zealand

Pat Cummins Likely To Miss Sri Lanka Test Tour. Says "Pretty Hard To Plan..."

'Rohit Sharma, You Shattered India's Confidence': Captain Comes Under Scathing Attack After MCG Humiliation

Indian Cricket In 2024: Who Were The Top Wicket-Takers In Tests, ODIs And T20Is?

"I've Had Enough": Furious Gautam Gambhir Lashes Out At India Stars, Issues Stern Warning

"Put My Finger On...": Travis Head Breaks Silence On Controversial Celebration After Dismissing Rishabh Pant