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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".

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.

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.

India vs Australia 5th Test, Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah Strikes After Scott Boland Rips Through India

A relentless Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sliced through an Indian batting line-up missing Rohit Sharma on Friday to put Australia in a commanding position after day one of the fifth and final Test. The visitors were all out for 185 after Jasprit Bumrah -- captaining the side with Rohit "rested" -- sent his team in at a sold-out Sydney Cricket Ground. Boland with the chief destroyer with 4-31 while Starc took 3-49. In reply, Australia lost Usman Khawaja for two on the last ball before stumps with Bumrah doing the damage, leaving them at 9-1 with Sam Konstas on seven.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli's Aggressive Act As Sam Konstas Pokes India Pacer Again

Australia's young opening batter Sam Konstas has time and again shown his intent to not limit his talking to his bat. In the last over before stumps on Day 1 of the 5th Test between Australia and India on Friday, Konstas unnecessarily riled up Jasprit Bumrah over a matter that didn't even involve him. Right after the incident, Bumrah removed Konstas' opening partner Usman Khawaja at the striker's end, prompting an act of aggression from the Indian pacer, prompting Virat Kohli to join in as well.

"Without Jasprit Bumrah...": Australia Legend's Big Claim On Border-Gavaskar Trophy Result

Jasprit Bumrah's incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia's favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability to adapt quickly. India trail 1-2 in the five-match series that will conclude with the game here starting Friday. Bumrah has been the visiting side's standout performer with 30 wickets so far at a jaw-dropping average of less than 20. India's batting, however, has been poor and lacked planning.

"Forced Retirement?": Rohit Sharma's Name Goes Missing From 16-Member India Team List Too, Internet Furious

All speculations proved true on Friday as Rohit Sharma missed the fifth India vs Australia Test in Sydney. Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and decided to bat against Pat Cummins' Australia in a Test that will decide India's fate as far as World Test Championship final qualification is concerned. Rohit Sharma scored 31 runs in five innings across three Tests and there was a growing feeling that his end was near.

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

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

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

India vs Australia 5th Test, Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah Strikes After Scott Boland Rips Through India

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli's Aggressive Act As Sam Konstas Pokes India Pacer Again

"Without Jasprit Bumrah...": Australia Legend's Big Claim On Border-Gavaskar Trophy Result

"Forced Retirement?": Rohit Sharma's Name Goes Missing From 16-Member India Team List Too, Internet Furious