India vs Australia: Indian Capitan Rohit Sharma one of the top-class batsmen is now struggling with performance and due to performance team management dropped for the final test match. A murmur of retirement is on the social media. Many times we saw Rohit Sharam perform under pressure. If we talk about the fifth and final test is playing on 3 January at 5 AM morning time.
Jasprit Bumrah: A Potential New Leader
If changes are made, Jasprit Bumrah appears to be the frontrunner to take over the captaincy. Bumrah’s leadership acumen, combined with his remarkable record as a bowler, makes him a natural choice. His calm demeanor and tactical nous could bring a fresh perspective to the team. However, the shift in leadership underscores the instability within the squad, raising concerns about team dynamics. Reports of alleged dissent within the team, amplified by Ravichandran Ashwin’s abrupt departure, highlight deeper issues that could impact morale. The Indian team faces the dual challenge of securing a victory in Sydney while depending on Sri Lanka’s performance against Australia to book a spot in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.
Australia’s Dominance and Stakes in the Series
Australia is ahead in the series with a score of 2-1 and is eager to show its strength in the last Test match. This last match is do or die for the team India and if India did not win this is the very sad movement for the team Indians fan. Winning in Sydney would not only give them the series victory but also guarantee their spot in the World Test Championship final, proving they are a powerful team in Test cricket. Fans can watch the live match between the India National Cricket Team and the Australia Men’s Cricket Team on Disney+ Hotstar.
Squads for the Final Test
Australia (Playing XI):
Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (w), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India Squad:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Tanush Kotian, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana
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