A bunch of passionate cricket fans gather outside the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground as the fifth Test match between India and Australia of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on Friday.
India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said that Rohit Sharma has shown leadership by opting to rest at the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney.
Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Friday reacted to Rohit Sharma missing out on the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and said that it was right for the team.
Talisman India pacer Jasprit Bumrah came out in the blazer at the time of the toss and confirmed that top-order batter Rohit Sharma will be missing out on the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney.
India will face Australia in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. After a thrilling win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the hosts have taken a 2-1 lead in the series. India needs to win this match so that they can retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Indian ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma is expected to be rested for the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney, with Jasprit Bumrah set to lead the side in the final Test, sources said.
Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday showered praise on India talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah and said that the 31-year-old is "always tough" against the opponents.
India speedster Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday became the highest-ever ranked Indian Test bowler in ICC rankings history after overtaking Ravichandran Ashwin's landmark of 904 rating points, according to ICC.
Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath on Wednesday reflected on the talisman India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's performance and said that without him the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy might have been more one-sided.
Konstas was entertaining throughout his stay on the crease and became a popular face among Australian fans. He made the headlines with a sublime ramp shot off Bumrah in the first inning at the Melbourne Test, declaring his intent to be aggressive even against the brand-new red ball.
This year's cricket saw India end their 11-year-long ICC title drought and secure the ICC T20 World Cup title win. England, New Zealand and Australia also registered some important wins throughout the year. All this while, some of the world's best cricketers enthralled the crowds, became tho