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India To Axe Rishabh Pant For Sydney Test? This Star Set To Replace Him: Report

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a fiery press conference on Thursday, a day ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Gambhir blasted reports that had come out regarding dressing room clashes, stating that debates between players should stay inside the dressing room. While Gambhir promptly clarified that a call on the playing XI would be made only after India had seen the pitch on the day of the Test, another report has emerged suggesting that star wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant may be axed from the side.

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.

"Trying To Almost Pick A Fight Because...": Ex-Australia Star's Strange Assessment Of Virat Kohli

Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch said that star India batter Virat Kohli is trying to "pick up a fight" and is "trying to be antagonistic" because that is when he plays at his best and puts all his skills on the show. Virat has been a constant fixture in the media during this Border-Gavaskar Trophy, both due to his poor performances with the bat, which have seen him score just 167 runs across four Tests at an average of 27.83 with just a century to his name, and his physical altercation with young Aussie batter Sam Konstas, which cost the veteran his 20 per cent match fee and invited the anger of Australian media.

"Lack Of Respect...": Behind Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Clash, Ex-Australia Captain's Firm Reasoning

The shoulder-barging incident between India stalwart Virat Kohli and 19-year-old Australia opener Sam Konstas was an ugly episode in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It was an incident that divided opinion regarding who was at fault, how bad the punishment should be, and even led to Kohli being portrayed as a "clown" by Australian media. However, looking back on it, former Australia captain Michael Clarke has speculated on what may have been the reason that caused Kohli to clash with Konstas during the game. Clarke also made a statement on Kohli's character.

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.

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.

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.

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India To Axe Rishabh Pant For Sydney Test? This Star Set To Replace Him: Report

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

"Trying To Almost Pick A Fight Because...": Ex-Australia Star's Strange Assessment Of Virat Kohli

"Lack Of Respect...": Behind Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Clash, Ex-Australia Captain's Firm Reasoning

Gautam Gambhir Delivers Bad News, Star Pacer Ruled Out Of Sydney Test vs Australia

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

Australia Drop This Star From Playing XI For Series-Deciding Test vs India. Debut Confirmed