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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.

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 drop Rohit, crumble to 185 all out in fifth Australia test

SYDNEY : India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Watch: Steve Smith Sledges Shubman Gill, India Star Loses Wicket Next Ball

Team India's struggles against the new ball continue in Sydney as the likes of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal fail early to pacers. India seemed to have made some amends as Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill began forming a partnership but the latter departed on the final delivery of the first session, with Nathan Lyon emerging as his wicket-taker. Gill looked solid and decisive with his strokeplay until that delivery from Lyon but slip fielder Steve Smith also deserves credit for unsettling the India star.

"Two Seniors And A Youngster...": Ravi Shastri Pinpoints Reason Behind India's Defeat In 4th Test

Team India's collapse in the second innings of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne left them with almost no chance of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. The lost also left the visitors 2-1 down in the ongoing series. India's top-order and middle-order suffered collapses at different stages, ultimately resulting in a 184-run defeat for them. Former India coach Ravi Shastri pointed out the major reason behind India's defeat, and hinted that Rohit Sharma's poor form was playing a major factor.

"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

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

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 drop Rohit, crumble to 185 all out in fifth Australia test

Watch: Steve Smith Sledges Shubman Gill, India Star Loses Wicket Next Ball

"Two Seniors And A Youngster...": Ravi Shastri Pinpoints Reason Behind India's Defeat In 4th Test

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