Sydney Test: Rohit on the Bench as India Struggles in Batting

The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series is underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with India opting to bat first after winning the toss. Contrary to speculation, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is not part of the playing XI for this crucial match. Struggling with a lack of form, Rohit has voluntarily stepped aside, paving the way for young batter Shubman Gill to reclaim his spot in the team.

Additionally, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has replaced injured pacer Akash Deep, marking the second change in India’s lineup for this match. On the Australian side, Mitchell Marsh has been replaced by debutant Webster, who is making his first appearance in Test cricket.

In this match, Jasprit Bumrah is leading the Indian team as captain. However, India suffered an early setback after choosing to bat, with both openers dismissed cheaply. KL Rahul scored only 4 runs, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who managed 10, leaving India at 17 for 2. Currently, Virat Kohli (9) and Shubman Gill (14) are at the crease, taking the score to 42/2 after 17 overs.