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"Captain Has Shown...": On Rohit Sharma 'Opting Out' Of 5th Test, Jasprit Bumrah's Major 'Team Unity' Revelation
It's official now. Rohit Sharma is not playing the fifth India vs Australia Test in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah, who had led India to victory in the first Test of the five-match series in Perth, walked out for the toss along with Australia captain Pat Cummins in Sydney on Friday morning. Surprisingly, Bumrah was not asked in details about Rohit Sharma's absence by commentator and former India coach Ravi Shastri. Later, visuals showed Rohit having a light chat with India coach Gautam Gambhir.
India drop Rohit, win toss and choose to bat in fifth Australia test
SYDNEY : Jasprit Bumrah won the toss for India after replacing the axed Rohit Sharma as captain and elected to bat first in the fifth and final test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
India vs Australia LIVE, 5th Test, Day 1: Rohit Sharma's Selection In Focus As India Face Australia In A Do-Or-Die Game
India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Live Updates: India face Australia in the fifth and final match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The contest at the Sydney Cricket Ground will kick off on Friday.
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.
Australia drop Marsh, hand Webster debut for fifth India test
SYDNEY :All-rounder Beau Webster will make his test debut for Australia in place of the dropped Mitchell Marsh in the fifth test against India on Friday, captain Pat Cummins said on Thursday.
Gautam Gambhir Delivers Bad News, Star Pacer Ruled Out Of Sydney Test vs Australia
India pacer Akash Deep was on Thursday ruled out of the the fifth and final Test against Australia starting here on Friday owing to a stiff back. Akash had taken five wickets from two Tests in Brisbane and Melbourne so far. He was a bit unlucky to not get more as multiple catches were dropped off his bowling during the two games. "Akash Deep is out with back issue," India coach Gautam Gambhir said in the pre-match press conference in Sydney.
Australia Drop This Star From Playing XI For Series-Deciding Test vs India. Debut Confirmed
Out-of-form all-rounder Mitch Marsh was axed Thursday from Australia's team for the series-deciding fifth Test against India in Sydney with Beau Webster to make his debut. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc retained his place for Friday's match despite carrying a rib niggle and will line up in the attack alongside Pat Cummins, Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon. "Mitchy obviously hasn't quite got the runs or wickets he would have liked this series and felt like it was time for a freshen up," said skipper Cummins.