Team India are likely to ring in changes during the final Test of the Border Gavaskar series in Sydney. According to Indian Express report, Rohit Sharma will be ‘RESTED ‘ for the final match with Jasprit Bumrah all set to take over the command. Shubman Gill is likely to enter playing 11 with KL Rahul opening the innings. Prasidh Krishna is likely to get his first match on the tour replacing injured Akash Deep.
According to the report, during the training session, Gambhir was seen having long, conversations with Bumrah while the fielding drills were going on. Rohit batted in nets with with side-arm bowlers after being the the last to walk in for practice. He was also missing during the routine slip practice sessions. These situations gives a clear indication that time is up for Team India skipper following the Melbourne debacle.
Gambhir ducks question on Rohit place in Playing XI
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has remained coy on Rohit Sharma’s spot for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney, beginning on January 3, Friday. The former Indian opener dodged the question twice, claiming that they will announce the playing eleven after looking at the conditions in Sydney.
Speakign at the press conference Gambhir said, “Everything is fine with Rohit and I don’t think there is anything to worry about. The head coach is there, so that should be fine. We are going to look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow.”
Can India qualify for WTC finals by winning SCG test?
After the defeat in Melbourne India needs to win the SCG test to not only retain the Border Gavaskar trophy but also keep alive their chances of reaching the WTC finals. Australia on the other hand have two more games after the fifth test to try and seal the sport for the final. The final showdown should be an intense battle.
