Rohit Sharma is in the spotlight ahead of the IND vs AUS Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The focus is on the captain, as Gautam Gambhir, in a press conference before the match, did not confirm Rohit’s inclusion in the playing XI. He didn’t explicitly agree or comment on Rohit’s place, fuelling speculation that he might not play in the Test. Reports suggest that Jasprit Bumrah could captain the team, having led in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite this, there are several reasons why Rohit Sharma could still feature in the Sydney Test.
Rohit hits the nets
Rohit Sharma was seen practicing in the nets with his teammates in Sydney, preparing for the Test match. He trained alongside Jasprit Bumrah and appeared to be hitting the ball well at the SCG. Also, he had some discussions with Jasprit Bumrah and seemed happy.
Good Record at SCG
Rohit Sharma has a solid record at the SCG. He has played two matches there, scoring 170 runs in four innings, including two half-centuries. His last match at the SCG was in 2021.
Rohit Sharma in SCG (Tests)
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 2 | 4 | 170 | 53 | 42.50 | 0/2 |
One last dance for Rohit
There is growing speculation that Rohit Sharma could be playing his last Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Indian cricket team may give him the opportunity to play one final time to honour his contributions. However, it’s still unclear whether this will indeed be his retirement match.
If not Rohit then who?
If rohit Sharma doesn’t play then Jasprit Bmrah will be leading the side and KL Rahul will get promotion to the opening spot, while Shubman Gill who missed the 4th Test will come to No. 3 at KL Rahul’s temporary 3rd position.
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