Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna believes that the unpredictable nature of the SCG pitch will help them in their pursuit to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy. With Australia struggling to score runs on the challenging track, India's current lead of 145 runs could be a crucial factor. Krishna, who had a successful first innings with the prized wicket of Steve Smith, credits his performance to his early arrival in Australia and guidance from bowling coach Morne Morkel.
The Indian team's decision to bat first at SCG after winning the toss backfired as they were bowled out for 185 on Day 1 of the fifth Test against Australia. Captain Jasprit Bumrah's half-century and fiery display with the ball gave India some momentum, but they will need a team effort on Day 2 to stop Australia from taking a big lead. Follow all the live updates of the second day of the IND vs AUS Test for a thrilling match-up.
The decision of Rohit Sharma being 'rested' for the fifth Test in Sydney has led to uproar in the Indian cricket community. At 37 years old, this may be the end of Sharma's Test career. The retirements of Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from T20Is and the mid-series retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin have sparked a transition phase in Indian cricket. Reports state that there was a communication breakdown between the skipper and the head coach, leading to Sharma's exclusion.
The decision to 'rest' Rohit Sharma from the fifth India vs Australia Test in Sydney has sparked controversy and raised questions about his future in Indian cricket. New agency PTI reports a complete communication breakdown between Rohit and coach Gautam Gambhir, indicating that the skipper is no longer in the coach's plans. Signs of Sharma's struggle and a possible replacement were evident during a training session where Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed Gambhir while Rohit looked out of form. The decision to 'rest' Rohit may have deeper implications for the Indian cricket team's transition phase.
Indian pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout performer for his team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. With underwhelming performances from other Indian players, Bumrah has been the centre of attention, taking up the responsibility of both wicket-taking and batting when needed. His workload throughout the Test series has been impressive, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the first Test and crucial wickets in the remaining matches. Bumrah's contribution has been pivotal in India's success against Australia.
Former India star Sanjay Manjrekar questions why Rohit Sharma's decision to opt out of the fifth Test against Australia was not thoroughly discussed at the toss, highlighting a larger issue with the secretive nature of Indian cricket. Despite stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah's statement about Sharma's rest being a show of unity, Manjrekar raises doubts about the legitimacy of the absence and the importance of transparency for fans.
After opting to rest from the India vs Australia 5th Test, Rohit Sharma may have played his last match in India's Test whites. His recent drop in form and age have led to speculation of his retirement. With a win for Australia in Sydney, their place in the World Test Championship final will be secured, while India will need to not only win but also rely on Sri Lanka not losing any of their two Tests against Australia to have a chance at making the final.
Despite early setbacks with the failure of veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant showed resilience with their partnership of 88 runs on Day 5 of the 4th Test between India and Australia at MCG. However, a quick 2-wicket haul by Scott Boland and Travis Head shifted the game in Australia's favor. By lunch, India had lost 3 wickets while chasing 340, leaving the match on a knife's edge. Stay tuned for live updates!
Nitish Kumar Reddy's impressive batting performance on the fourth day of the India vs Australia test match helped India reach a total of 369 runs in their first innings, cutting Australia's lead to just 105 runs. India's bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, put pressure on the Australian team, resulting in four wickets for Bumrah and the milestone of 200 test wickets. Despite a stubborn partnership from Labuschagne and Cummins, India's Mohammed Siraj made a crucial breakthrough, bringing the match back in India's favor.
After an exceptional performance on Day 4 of the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test, Jasprit Bumrah has become the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets. He has also joined the ranks of cricket legends such as Pat Cummins, Ravindra Jadeja, Kagiso Rabada, Richard Hadlee, and Joel Garner. By surpassing Anil Kumble's record, Bumrah now holds the title for most Test wickets by an Indian bowler in SENA countries.