Australia (181 & 162/4) defeat India (185 & 157) by 6 wickets in the 5th Test match and win the 5-match series 3-1

[The Bald Eagle]

With Aussies leading the BGT series 2-1, India heads into the final Test of the series on Friday. Carey backs pacer Starc to be fit for Sydney matcht. Starc was sent for back scans after clutching his ribs and side in the latter stages of Australia’s thrilling 184-run victory in the fourth test in Melbourne, which earned Pat Cummins’ side a 2-1 series lead.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler’s fitness.

Starc was sent for back scans after clutching his ribs and side in the latter stages of Australia’s thrilling 184-run victory in the fourth test in Melbourne, which earned Pat Cummins’ side a 2-1 series lead.

Squads:

India Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (Wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant (Wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.

Australia Squad: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
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[The Bald Eagle]

Poll added Guys!

 

[Human786]

Weather was a concern but this says not much till day 5 : https://cricblog.net/news-scg-weather-forecast-for-5th-aus-vs-ind-bgt-test/

 

[Devadwal]

Match is starting on 3rd January but thread started 2 day before match day.

@The Bald Eagle bhut jaldi Main ho india ki har dekhne ke liye

I Hope Rohit dropped himself from this test . please God this is my first wish on new year Day.

 

[BCCI-Enforcer]

There is no way India will lose this test.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Hope Australia create an ultra flat pitch where both teams score 500 runs and match ends in a draw, thus a series victory for Australia and India out of the WTC Finals. Do not create a sporting pitch which could bring India into the contest as India is trailing and Australia only need a draw.

They should ensure both Kohli and Rohit Sharma get big tons in this match and stay in the Indian team for the next 2 years and continue to damage the future prospects of their team. # Masterstroke.

 

[Human786]

SCG is a high 1st innings score venue & win toss bat 1st is a given .
I think Abbott or Richardson will replace Starc who has some fitness issues though Carey said he is a fighter & will play . Would personally like to see Webster replacing the mediocre Marsh .
IND might replace Aakash with Krishna , all the talk about dropping Pant for Jurel is crazy - Pant has the X factor , having said that Jurel is a better keeper & in good touch with bat .
Lot o news about differences in IND dressing room , not a good sign ! I dislike Gambhir & Rohit & Kohli are a burden atm , so problems galore !
Any early predictions folks ?

 

[Human786]

Hope Australia create an ultra flat pitch where both teams score 500 runs and match ends in a draw, thus a series victory for Australia and India out of the WTC Finals. Do not create a sporting pitch which could bring India into the contest as India is trailing and Australia only need a draw.

They should ensure both Kohli and Rohit Sharma get big tons in this match and stay in the Indian team for the next 2 years and continue to damage the future prospects of their team. # Masterstroke.

why hope for a boring run fest . Btw , a win here seals spot in WTC finals for hosts ! Why let your prejudices make you hope for a poor spectacle for cricket fans ?

 

[boomboomcheema]

rubbish post - why hope for a boring run fest . Btw , a win here seals spot in WTC finals for hosts ! Why let your prejudices make you hope for a poor spectacle for cricket fans ?

Because India did the same when they were leading 2-1 in their series against Australia at home to retain the series and make it possible for struggling Kohli ( 186 ) to get a Test Ton.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-india-2022-23-1348637/india-vs-australia-4th-test-1348655/live-cricket-score

Australia should return the favor now, why must they provide an opening to India which could hamper their chances of winning the series ? A boring Draw leads to Australia series victory , a lively pitch could lead to a series draw.

Even a draw here seals the WTC Spot for Australia they dont need a victory , India needs a win so Australia should do whats in their interests and not what some random fans want.

 

[jnaveen1980]

There is no way India will lose this test.

Under Rohit expect the unexpected. No way India would lose a series to NZ. Got whitewashed. No way INdia would lose a ODI series to SL. They did. No way India would lose a boxing day test. They did. Despite all the odds India will still manage to lose it at the SCG.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Match is starting on 3rd January but thread started 2 day before match day.

@The Bald Eagle bhut jaldi Main ho india ki har dekhne ke liye

I Hope Rohit dropped himself from this test . please God this is my first wish on new year Day.

Best wishes man, still India in this series. Retention should be India's goal. Marsh secret agent for India.

 

[Devadwal]

Hope Australia create an ultra flat pitch where both teams score 500 runs and match ends in a draw, thus a series victory for Australia and India out of the WTC Finals. Do not create a sporting pitch which could bring India into the contest as India is trailing and Australia only need a draw.

They should ensure both Kohli and Rohit Sharma get big tons in this match and stay in the Indian team for the next 2 years and continue to damage the future prospects of their team. # Masterstroke.

That's show Pakistan mentality before Aqib Javed has taken the charge.

 

[Rajdeep]

If we manage to win this test, it will be 1-1 draw for the series. That will be tremendous result for India considering Australia was helped a lot by umpires.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Great analysis

Technology is there to make and assist in making the right decision along with common sense. The right decision was made here, Jaiswal hit the ball with his glove. Infact Rohit confirmed that in the press conference. The bigger issue is - why Team Ind doesnt have the guts to drop rohit and kohli ? But no , biased umpiring nonsense drama. This is a dangerous path for Ind - going down the victim mentality path. You damn got beaten fair and square and rain saved you in Brisbane. Should have been 3-1 by now. Ind is lucky in that they still have a shot at 2-2. Dooooooooont want Ind to be a cry baby team

 

[mominsaigol]

If we manage to win this test, it will be 1-1 draw for the series. That will be tremendous result for India considering Australia was helped a lot by umpires.

Bro please give it a rest man and show some good sportsmen ship for once.

Infact most Indian cricket fans I've met in aus were livid that India got away with a draw. And they all accepted that jaiswal got out. Even the ones who didn't agreed that the end result wouldn't matter. India weren't chasing it down, max it would be a draw.

I think their only valid complaint was pink ball which most Indians living in aus agree that pink ball is a bit unfair due to only Australia knowing how to play it.

However most Indians I've met irl absolutely despise draws and are livid with rain + are happy with the jaiswal decison since they want a loss rather then a draw.

Yet it seems Indians living in India and PP'ers are completly the opposite? They celebrate rained out games as of they've won the world cup? And are asking for snicko to be banned plus Bangladeshi umpires to be burnt at the stake?

Had hoti hai yaar.

 

[jnaveen1980]

When Australia was struggling at 90 for 6 when that catch went down India even had a chance at winning the test. Then bizzarre captaincy allowed Australia to get away. Any other half decent captain would have kept Australia under 130 from that point. India could have won the test. Instead ended up losing it. It is a miracle that India can still retain the BGT. But that won't happen under this leadership for sure.

 

[Devadwal]

Indian fans don't even know what is happening with Indian cricket. .

Forget about this test now. We are 100% losing this test.

Indian express had break the news which is 100% true.

Indian cricket is facing biggest challenge right now due to grouping, fighting and future captaincy.

According to reports two younger players are under forming who are dreaming for the captaincy .

One senior player said i can take the interim captaincy right now

There was a heated exchange between gauti and Rohit Sharma and few others player after the Losing the MCG test .

MCG playing eleven change during the toss and it was different in the team metting

@Nikhil_cric @JaDed @Rajdeep @jnaveen1980 @cricketjoshila @Ab Fan @Hitman @Vikram1989

What is going on ??

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Indian fans don't even know what is happening with Indian cricket. .

Forget about this test now. We are 100% losing this test.

Indian express had break the news which is 100% true.

Indian cricket is facing biggest challenge right now due to grouping, fighting and future captaincy.

According to reports two younger players are under forming who are dreaming for the captaincy .

One senior player said i can take the interim captaincy right now

There was a heated exchange between gauti and Rohit Sharma and few others player after the Losing the MCG test .

MCG playing eleven change during the toss and it was different in the team metting

@Nikhil_cric @JaDed @Rajdeep @jnaveen1980 @cricketjoshila @Ab Fan @Hitman @Vikram1989

What is going on ??

Don't trust such sources, buddy.

 

[Devadwal]

Don't trust such sources, buddy.

Bro this news is broken by best journalists, India one the best journalist currently and both are in Australia currently covering BGT

Im sure this is 100% true.

Not good looking at all .

Now i can think why pant had played that shots

 

[BCCI-Enforcer]

Indian fans don't even know what is happening with Indian cricket. .

Forget about this test now. We are 100% losing this test.

Indian express had break the news which is 100% true.

Indian cricket is facing biggest challenge right now due to grouping, fighting and future captaincy.

According to reports two younger players are under forming who are dreaming for the captaincy .

One senior player said i can take the interim captaincy right now

There was a heated exchange between gauti and Rohit Sharma and few others player after the Losing the MCG test .

MCG playing eleven change during the toss and it was different in the team metting

@Nikhil_cric @JaDed @Rajdeep @jnaveen1980 @cricketjoshila @Ab Fan @Hitman @Vikram1989

What is going on ??

Don't spread fake news against team India.

 

[Rajdeep]

Indian fans don't even know what is happening with Indian cricket. .

Forget about this test now. We are 100% losing this test.

Indian express had break the news which is 100% true.

Indian cricket is facing biggest challenge right now due to grouping, fighting and future captaincy.

According to reports two younger players are under forming who are dreaming for the captaincy .

One senior player said i can take the interim captaincy right now

There was a heated exchange between gauti and Rohit Sharma and few others player after the Losing the MCG test .

MCG playing eleven change during the toss and it was different in the team metting

@Nikhil_cric @JaDed @Rajdeep @jnaveen1980 @cricketjoshila @Ab Fan @Hitman @Vikram1989

What is going on ??

Think Kohli is mr Fixit who wants interim captaincy. I don't think it will be a bad move if he gets the test captaincy back for couple of years.

It will not only improve Indias performance but can also motivate him to score some runs.

 

[Justcrazy]

Think Kohli is mr Fixit who wants interim captaincy. I don't think it will be a bad move if he gets the test captaincy back for couple of years.

It will not only improve Indias performance but can also motivate him to score some runs.

I do not think it is kohli , he will be more focussed and concerned about his batting.

I think that player is Rahul. When Sharma was not available he was the captain.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Think Kohli is mr Fixit who wants interim captaincy. I don't think it will be a bad move if he gets the test captaincy back for couple of years.

It will not only improve Indias performance but can also motivate him to score some runs.

Are you saying this for real...for a moment appear like a Pakistan fan because they would love it.

 

[Vikram1989]

Think Kohli is mr Fixit who wants interim captaincy. I don't think it will be a bad move if he gets the test captaincy back for couple of years.

It will not only improve Indias performance but can also motivate him to score some runs.

No way it's kohli.he will be asked to care of his off stump first.especially gambhir won't let him have captiancy again under his watch.gambhir is not dravid to sit quietly and meekly.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Road incoming.

 

[Vikram1989]

I do not think it is kohli , he will be more focussed and concerned about his batting.

I think that player is Rahul. When Sharma was not available he was the captain.

Come on bro if kl have such brain to think about tactics and strategy , life must have been very peaceful for Indian fans.He is a shameless and selfish guy with out much brain. No one can argue after Bumrah's heroics in Perth.its just a Rohit's pr team stunt to generate sympathy

 

[jnaveen1980]

Indian fans don't even know what is happening with Indian cricket. .

Forget about this test now. We are 100% losing this test.

Indian express had break the news which is 100% true.

Indian cricket is facing biggest challenge right now due to grouping, fighting and future captaincy.

According to reports two younger players are under forming who are dreaming for the captaincy .

One senior player said i can take the interim captaincy right now

There was a heated exchange between gauti and Rohit Sharma and few others player after the Losing the MCG test .

MCG playing eleven change during the toss and it was different in the team metting

@Nikhil_cric @JaDed @Rajdeep @jnaveen1980 @cricketjoshila @Ab Fan @Hitman @Vikram1989

What is going on ??

I will be shocked if there were no heated exchanges. It has to happen. But i don't expect any major changes despite the tense situation. Any change will happen after this series which is a shame. Because final test is a not a dead rubber test.

 

[Rajdeep]

No way it's kohli.he will be asked to care of his off stump first.especially gambhir won't let him have captiancy again under his watch.gambhir is not dravid to sit quietly and meekly.

Yes as per reports, two younger players who wants captaincy are Pant & Gill.

However, Kohli want to become the interim captain. That is why he was looking so animated in last match and almost felt like captaining the side.

Also, reports are this dressing room talks are leaked to Indian express by Rohit Sharma himself.

 

[Rajdeep]

I do not think it is kohli , he will be more focussed and concerned about his batting.

I think that player is Rahul. When Sharma was not available he was the captain.

Nah its not KL or Bumrah. Both are quiet and shy guys and not the ones to demand anything.

 

[Vikram1989]

Yes as per reports, two younger players who wants captaincy are Pant & Gill.

However, Kohli want to become the interim captain. That is why he was looking so animated in last match and almost felt like captaining the side.

Also, reports are this dressing room talks are leaked to Indian express by Rohit Sharma himself.

No doubt , its leaked by rohit.he just wants to drown kohli too along with himself.Even in perth kohli was taking care much of the things.Rohit must have peddled half truths .As per twitter, the reporter devendra yadav always peddles rohit's news .How on earth kohli can come back as captain with his awful form and gambhir as charge .If gambhir said " u will play as per my suggestions " ,he needs next captain as cool as bumrah .

 

[Buffet]

Aus should win this test to make it 3-1.

 

[Devadwal]

Are you saying this for real...for a moment appear like a Pakistan fan because they would love it.

I do not think it is kohli , he will be more focussed and concerned about his batting.

I think that player is Rahul. When Sharma was not available he was the captain.

Yes Mr fixit is Kohli. Rahul is not that type person along with Bumrah.

Only Virat Rohit, Jadeja, Bumrah and Rahul are seniors players

So it has to be Kohli

 

[Devadwal]

Yes as per reports, two younger players who wants captaincy are Pant & Gill.

However, Kohli want to become the interim captain. That is why he was looking so animated in last match and almost felt like captaining the side.

Also, reports are this dressing room talks are leaked to Indian express by Rohit Sharma himself.

That not true. Why is Rohit sharma leaking when he is most accused player in this whole case.

Rohit has made joke of himself in this tour.

Na runs ban rhe hai, na captaincy sahi ja rhi hai.

 

[Romali_rotti]

I do not think it is kohli , he will be more focussed and concerned about his batting.

.

Yes very true Goalee has been concerned about his batting for the last 5 years, the only issue is: concern still remains and he is getting worse by the day.

 

[Justcrazy]

Yes very true Goalee has been concerned about his batting for the last 5 years, the only issue is: concern still remains and he is getting worse by the day.

If Kohli wanted to be interim captain , he could have been in the first test itself instead of Bumrah.

 

[Justcrazy]

Yes Mr fixit is Kohli. Rahul is not that type person along with Bumrah.

Only Virat Rohit, Jadeja, Bumrah and Rahul are seniors players

So it has to be Kohli

Probably jadeja then.

Kohli gave up on captaincy himself in test , along with that he left for RCB as well. I do not think he will be looking to add more burden.

 

[Devadwal]

Probably jadeja then.

Kohli gave up on captaincy himself in test , along with that he left for RCB as well. I do not think he will be looking to add more burden.

Nah Kohli want to prove a point that he was one the best captain in test cricket for india .

If under kohli captaincy won the last match and draw the series than it will be humiliation for Rohit Sharma .

Jadeja has no power so he is no option at all .

 

[sweep_shot]

Indian fans don't even know what is happening with Indian cricket. .

Forget about this test now. We are 100% losing this test.

Indian express had break the news which is 100% true.

Indian cricket is facing biggest challenge right now due to grouping, fighting and future captaincy.

According to reports two younger players are under forming who are dreaming for the captaincy .

One senior player said i can take the interim captaincy right now

There was a heated exchange between gauti and Rohit Sharma and few others player after the Losing the MCG test .

MCG playing eleven change during the toss and it was different in the team metting

@Nikhil_cric @JaDed @Rajdeep @jnaveen1980 @cricketjoshila @Ab Fan @Hitman @Vikram1989

What is going on ??

What lessons can Indian fans learn from all these?

Lesson: Don't be filled with hubris. Things can change very quickly in cricket.

 

[Devadwal]

What lessons can Indian fans learn from all these?

Lesson: Don't be filled with hubris. Things can change very quickly.

Stay away from indian cricket and talk about nagin dance team.

We don't need a advice from a minnow teams fans.

 

[KingLiton]

Webster in, Marsh Out

 

[sweep_shot]

Webster in, Marsh Out

Great decision.

Hopefully Aussies will get the job done and win it 3-1.

 

[KingLiton]

Great decision.

Hopefully Aussies will get the job done and win it 3-1.

Would have been 3-1 already if not for rain.

 

[KingLiton]

This looks like the probable XI for Baggy Green

Sam Konstas
Usman Khawaja
Marnus Labuschagne
Steve Smith
Travis Head
Beau Webster
Alex Carey
Pat Cummins
Mitch Starc
Nathan Lyon
Scott Boland

Khawaja needs to retire, guy is 38 and hasn't been in the best of form.

 

[sweep_shot]

Would have been 3-1 already if not for rain.

It should've been 4-0 now.

I say India's win in 1st Test was a fluke.

 

[KingLiton]

This looks like the probable XI for Baggy Green

Sam Konstas
Usman Khawaja
Marnus Labuschagne
Steve Smith
Travis Head
Beau Webster
Alex Carey
Pat Cummins
Mitch Starc
Nathan Lyon
Scott Boland

Khawaja needs to retire, guy is 38 and hasn't been in the best of form.

If India looses the 5th test then it can be considered a fluke.

 

[Devadwal]

Atleast australia winning the match has shut the mouth of sore loser's who blame IPL for underperformed Aussies whenever they lost against india.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Talk about the 5th test otherwsie you can leave the thread for other instead of posting useless and irrelevant stuff.

 

[kron]

i think india wins this tbh
if rohit and kohli are kicked out india wins pretty easily
but with 2 constraints plus siraj i think india still will win due to superior skills

@sweep_shot

aus better hope they win the toss. otherwise they would get tossed around like salad on a pan.

 

[Justcrazy]

Nah Kohli want to prove a point that he was one the best captain in test cricket for india .

If under kohli captaincy won the last match and draw the series than it will be humiliation for Rohit Sharma .

Jadeja has no power so he is no option at all .

Records show Kohli is the best Indian captain in Tests.

 

[Justcrazy]

To be honest there is not much difference between Australia and Indian batting , but Australia bowling has been better , and also they look more determined this time around.

 

[Devadwal]

To be honest there is not much difference between Australia and Indian batting , but Australia bowling has been better , and also they look more determined this time around.

Australian all the Pacers are doing great job for Australia as a bowling unit while bumrah has the no support at all from rest of the indian bowlers. .

 

[kingusama92]

This shows South Asian teams are all the same.

A few things go wrong and the leaks start happening left, right, and center. Media members also take advantage by adding a few of their own points to spice things up.

 

[kron]

Records show Kohli is the best Indian captain in Tests.

best asian captain of all time but he was very lucky cause india had the goat asian pace attack from 2015 to 2022. he will claim that he improved their fitness levels but i believe real credit goes to bharat arun
he was the benefactor but kohli's aggression made india very strong in that period. best team from 2015 to 2021 in the world.

but i still believe imran khan is the best overall captain of all time in asia without factoring in stats.

 

[Justcrazy]

best asian captain of all time but he was very lucky cause india had the goat asian pace attack from 2015 to 2022. he will claim that he improved their fitness levels but i believe real credit goes to bharat arun
he was the benefactor but kohli's aggression made india very strong in that period. best team from 2015 to 2021 in the world.

but i still believe imran khan is the best overall captain of all time in asia without factoring in stats.

There are always factors behind success , but point is that on Paper Kohli was captain during that time , and he batted very well that time also.

 

[kron]

b

To be honest there is not much difference between Australia and Indian batting , but Australia bowling has been better , and also they look more determined this time around.

because no shami ishant anymore. or even umesh who as a support guy is good enough. solid player.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This shows South Asian teams are all the same.

A few things go wrong and the leaks start happening left, right, and center. Media members also take advantage by adding a few of their own points to spice things up.

This is kinda extraordinary even by Indian standards. Anyone with half self-respect would have quit either the captaincy or retired. But Rohit Sharma has an army of PR bots. Some of the things that happen in the dressing room miraculously escape. They create chaos with these stories.

 

[Vikram1989]

This is kinda extraordinary even by Indian standards. Anyone with half self-respect would have quit either the captaincy or retired. But Rohit Sharma has an army of PR bots. His wife and his brother-in-law manage this. They plant stories conveniently. Some of the things that happen in the dressing room miraculously escape. They create chaos with these stories.

Before kohli stepping down there were lot of rumours how frightened players are to deal with kohli and everyone is after rohit.now again the same technique to create sympathy and distrust with kohli

 

[Vikram1989]

Any idea about this channel revsportz hindi ? They are doing a live telecast of indian team practice. They are saying rohit is taking very light throw downs from Dilip and looking awful against him too.Those guys are not sure whether rohit will play or not?gill may play as per them as he took more practice.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Gambhir refuses to confirm Rohit Sharma selection for deciding Test

India head coach is yet to confirm regular captain's selection for final Border-Gavaskar Test.

India Test head coach Gautam Gambhir did not confirm Rohit Sharma's selection for the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at the SCG during a press conference media expected the captain to attend.

The India coach remained coy while speaking to reporters on the eve of the final Test match, with Sharma struggling with the bat and his side down 2-1 in the five-match series.

As part of responsibilties that come with leadership, the team captain normally appears for the pre-match press conference, however coach Gambhir showed up alone.

"Everything is fine with Rohit and I don't think it's anything traditional (fronting up for the pre-match presser)," Gambhir said.

"The head coach is here and that should be good enough.

"We are going to have a look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow."

When quizzed again by a reporter on whether Sharma would play in the Sydney Test, Gambhir continued: “I just said that we’re going to have a look at the wicket and announce a playing XI tomorrow. The answer remains the same.”

The regular skipper was not a member of the side to win the first Test match of the series in Perth, and since returning to the team from the second Test onwards, Sharma has made 31 runs at an average of just 6.20.

While bowing out as a winning captain at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and with likely further white-ball aspirations at the upcoming Champions Trophy, Test retirement rumours off the back of poor red-ball form have swirled in Sydney.

India must win the Sydney Test match to keep their slim World Test Championship Final hopes alive, and would also need Australia to not win either of their two Test matches in Sri Lanka to lock in their spot at Lord's in June.

Gambhir did reveal Akash Deep will miss the Test with a back injury, though did not name a replacement.

Sharma did partake in a nets session as part of India's scheduled pre-match practice.

ICC

 

[Devadwal]

Gambhir refuses to confirm Rohit Sharma selection for deciding Test

India head coach is yet to confirm regular captain's selection for final Border-Gavaskar Test.

India Test head coach Gautam Gambhir did not confirm Rohit Sharma's selection for the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at the SCG during a press conference media expected the captain to attend.

The India coach remained coy while speaking to reporters on the eve of the final Test match, with Sharma struggling with the bat and his side down 2-1 in the five-match series.

As part of responsibilties that come with leadership, the team captain normally appears for the pre-match press conference, however coach Gambhir showed up alone.

"Everything is fine with Rohit and I don't think it's anything traditional (fronting up for the pre-match presser)," Gambhir said.

"The head coach is here and that should be good enough.

"We are going to have a look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow."

When quizzed again by a reporter on whether Sharma would play in the Sydney Test, Gambhir continued: “I just said that we’re going to have a look at the wicket and announce a playing XI tomorrow. The answer remains the same.”

The regular skipper was not a member of the side to win the first Test match of the series in Perth, and since returning to the team from the second Test onwards, Sharma has made 31 runs at an average of just 6.20.

While bowing out as a winning captain at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and with likely further white-ball aspirations at the upcoming Champions Trophy, Test retirement rumours off the back of poor red-ball form have swirled in Sydney.

India must win the Sydney Test match to keep their slim World Test Championship Final hopes alive, and would also need Australia to not win either of their two Test matches in Sri Lanka to lock in their spot at Lord's in June.

Gambhir did reveal Akash Deep will miss the Test with a back injury, though did not name a replacement.

Sharma did partake in a nets session as part of India's scheduled pre-match practice.

ICC

When coach is confirming the selection of team captain means that dressing room story by Indian express is 100% true .

What a mess we are in Just for the leached player like Rohit and virat kohli.

 

[Devadwal]

Akashdeep is ruled out for the fifth test due to injury. Who is going get selected- Harshit Rana or Prasidh krishna?

 

[Vikram1989]

Akashdeep is ruled out for the fifth test due to injury. Who is going get selected- Harshit Rana or Prasidh krishna?

I think prasid.as per multiple reports, there were concerns raised on harshit long spell bowling effectiveness and fitness.

 

[Romali_rotti]

If Sharma and Kohli have any self respect they would retire now with immediate effect...

 

[Mobashir]

I would have liked to see Jyhe Richardson play instead of Starc in this test.
Starc us unfit so he shouldn't play.

Webster deserves to play, but I doing je will score many.
They probably should bat him at 7 ans Carey at 6.
Cameron Green's absence is hurting Australia a lot here.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Parchi Marsh finally dropped. Can't believe we made a hero out of this mediocre cricketer by dropping his catch. We always make it a point to elevate useless players.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

When coach is confirming the selection of team captain means that dressing room story by Indian express is 100% true .

What a mess we are in Just for the leached player like Rohit and virat kohli.

Not a good look going into the last test of the series that you need to win.

 

[kron]

i just want india to win for sweep shot. it would make him so happy.
we win even if we lose cause rohit and kohli will be sacked hehe.

 

[Romali_rotti]

we win even if we lose cause rohit and kohli will be sacked hehe.

For sure.

If Goalee and Korma didn't play the series India is looking at a 2-1 series win.

 

[Vikram1989]

i just want india to win for sweep shot. it would make him so happy.
we win even if we lose cause rohit and kohli will be sacked hehe.

Rohit is gone for sure

 

[Devadwal]

Parchi Marsh finally dropped. Can't believe we made a hero out of this mediocre cricketer by dropping his catch. We always make it a point to elevate useless players.

We are going to lose this test Or at best draw if pitch will be ultra Flat Which is mostly likely the case. .

 

[Hitman]

Would have been 3-1 already if not for rain.

After the Aussies were reduced to 89/7 in their second innings?

 

[BCCI-Enforcer]

Lots of propaganda against BCCI and Team India especially the captain.

I'm shocked to see Indians participating in these anti India narratives.

 

[followed]

Lol haha it's embarrassing for rohit sharma and whole of india.

If he has some sharam left he should retire

Even shan Masood is better than this sharma and shan Masood is absolute garbage.

 

[BDfanforever]

Many complain about Rohit Virat, but the most bizarre selection from IND was selecting Surya for ODI WC lol.

 

[MenInG]

Do not post personal abuse

 

[Rajdeep]

Not sure why so much hue and cry. At the end of the day if India can win the Sydney test, the series will be drawn at 2-2. It will mean that India will retain the BGT and continue to do so since 2014. Also, India can still hope for a spot in WTC Finals. So all to play for in Sydney. India should go with positive mindset and look to win this context.

 

[Rajdeep]

Lol haha it's embarrassing for rohit sharma and whole of india.

If he has some sharam left he should retire

Even shan Masood is better than this sharma and shan Masood is absolute garbage.

Shan Masood is better than Rohit Sharma as a batsman?

 

[KingLiton]

After the Aussies were reduced to 89/7 in their second innings?

On a fifth-day pitch, any target over 250 would have been challenging. As we saw in Melbourne, India was bowled out for 155 and then started making excuses and blaming the umpire

 

[BCCI-Enforcer]

Not sure why so much hue and cry. At the end of the day if India can win the Sydney test, the series will be drawn at 2-2. It will mean that India will retain the BGT and continue to do so since 2014. Also, India can still hope for a spot in WTC Finals. So all to play for in Sydney. India should go with positive mindset and look to win this context.

Yes exactly. We are on the verge of making history and all we are hearing is doom and gloom.

This match should be treated like a knock out and it's why the experience of Rohit and Kohli is necessary.

We will miss Ashwin for sure but if a players mind is made up what can the board do?

 

[Mobashir]

Yes exactly. We are on the verge of making history and all we are hearing is doom and gloom.

This match should be treated like a knock out and it's why the experience of Rohit and Kohli is necessary.

We will miss Ashwin for sure but if a players mind is made up what can the board do?

His mind wasn't made up. He was thinking why are Rohit and Kohli playing when I bat better than them and I can also bowl.