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Gautam Gambhir Refuses To Confirm Rohit Sharma's Place In XI For Sydney Test, Says This

India captain Rohit Sharma has come under the scanner amid his poor outing with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia so far. Rohit has registered 10 single digit scores in 15 Test innings in 2024. He has managed just 31 runs across five innings, scoring 3, 6, 10, 3, and 9 at a dismal average of 6.20, the lowest by a touring captain on the Australian soil. Calls have been made by fans and experts to drop the out-of-form India captain. However, India head coach Gautam Gambhir didn't rule out the prospect of Rohit sitting out the series-decider.

"Team Takes Precedence Over Natural Game": Coach Gautam Gambhir's Stern Message

India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed a press conference on the eve of the series-deciding fifth and final Test in Sydney. India trail 1-2 in the series, following their 184-run loss to Australia in the Boxing Day Test last week. Although he refused to analyse individuals when asked about the questionable shot selection of players like Rishabh Pant in crunch situations, Gambhir insisted that the team's interest is paramount. For the unversed, Pant has come under the scanner for getting out while attempting rash shots in both the innings of the MCG Test.

India declines to confirm that captain Rohit will play fifth Australia test

SYDNEY : India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm that captain Rohit Sharma would play the fifth test against Australia, committing only to naming the team before the toss on Friday.

Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Dressing Room Leaks, Blasts 'Natural Game' Excuse

Asserting that "debates" in the dressing room should not come out in public domain, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he has had some "honest" conversations with his players as only performance can help them stay in the set-up. Amid reports of unrest in the dressing room, Gambhir sought to douse the fire by declaring that they were "just reports, not truth". "Debates between coach and player should remain in dressing room. Stern words. They were just reports not truth," Gambhir said in the pre-match press meet ahead of India's fifth and final Test against Australia, beginning here on Friday.

Rain Threat Looms Over Sydney Test? Report Has Some Bad News For India

The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) could get affected by rain during the last two days of the match, reported Wisden Cricket. The final Test will be a New Year's Test starting on January 3 at the SCG. Also, the Test is a special event as it marks the 'Jane McGrath Day', the wife of legendary pacer Glenn McGrath who lost her life in a battle with cancer. "On the third day of the match venue is covered with a full sea of pink and millions of dollars are typically raised for cancer support and awareness in 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.

Rohit Sharma's Three Options In Do-Or-Die Sydney Test For India's Sake: Step Aside Or...

Standing at the crossroads of his Test career, skipper Rohit Sharma has certain choices to make in the best interests of the Indian team heading into the fifth and final Test against Australia. With the series in line after his team's 184-run drubbing in the Boxing Day Test, the Indian captain might have to field his six best batters at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will pave the way for Shubman Gill's inclusion in the playing XI after being dropped for the previous game in Melbourne.

"Rohit Sharma Thought About Himself": Ex-India Star's Staunch Critique After Melbourne Test Loss

Former India cricketer, and now reputed pundit, Aakash Chopra stated that India captain Rohit Sharma's decision to open the batting in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 was purely out of his own interest and not the team's. Rohit's decision - which forced KL Rahul to bat at No. 3 and saw Shubman Gill being dropped - backfired, as he failed to return to form and India lost. Aakash Chopra also delved on the topic of Rohit dropping himself for the final Test in Sydney.

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Gautam Gambhir Refuses To Confirm Rohit Sharma's Place In XI For Sydney Test, Says This

"Team Takes Precedence Over Natural Game": Coach Gautam Gambhir's Stern Message

India declines to confirm that captain Rohit will play fifth Australia test

Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Dressing Room Leaks, Blasts 'Natural Game' Excuse

Rain Threat Looms Over Sydney Test? Report Has Some Bad News For India

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

Rohit Sharma's Three Options In Do-Or-Die Sydney Test For India's Sake: Step Aside Or...

"Rohit Sharma Thought About Himself": Ex-India Star's Staunch Critique After Melbourne Test Loss