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Gautam Gambhir Rejected Request To Keep Rohit Sharma In Playing XI For 5th Australia Test: Report

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to be rested for the fifth Test encounter against Australia starting Thursday in Sydney, according to sources. It has been a torrid run for Rohit in the ongoing five-match series as the star batter has managed to score just 31 runs in the past three matches. Despite multiple changes to his batting position, Rohit was unable to score big for his side and he is likely to be replaced by Shubman Gill in the playing XI for the Sydney Test. According to a report by PTI, Gambhir received a request from an ' influential cricket administrator' to keep Rohit in the playing XI but it was rejected as the game holds significance for India's World Test Championship (WTC) Final hopes.

"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.

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.

"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.'

Rohit Sharma's Act During Meet With Australia PM Fuels 'All Is Not Well' Speculations: Report

It has been a tough campaign for Rohit Sharma in the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia. The Indian cricket team skipper missed the first Test as he decided to stay back with his family following the birth of his second child. However, since joining the team in Adelaide, he has scored just 31 runs in three matches and his dismal run has resulted in massive criticism from experts as well as fans. Ahead of the fifth Test match in Sydney beginning on Thursday, there has been a lot of speculation regarding whether he will be dropped and a report by The Times has dropped a massive hint about his future.

"He Should Tell Virat Kohli...": India Great Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Batting' Coaching

India's star batter Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch currently. In the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia, he has scored 167 runs across four games at an average of 27.83. Only once Kohli has reached the three-figure mark while in his other six innings he failed to even score a fifty. It is the channel outside off stump that has been troubling the star batter for a long time now. Kohli seemingly starts his innings with a resolute approach but he still somehow gets dismissed while chasing a delivery outside off stump, more often than not.

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Gautam Gambhir Rejected Request To Keep Rohit Sharma In Playing XI For 5th Australia Test: Report

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

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

"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

Rohit Sharma's Act During Meet With Australia PM Fuels 'All Is Not Well' Speculations: Report

"He Should Tell Virat Kohli...": India Great Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Batting' Coaching