There is suspense over Rohit Sharma playing in the Sydney Test, there will be a change in the team, and Gautam Gambhir gave a big update on the playing XI.
The 5th Test between India and Australia will start in Sydney but it is difficult to say whether Rohit Sharma will play in it or not. There is suspense about the Indian team captain playing. And, this is now because Gautam Gambhir also did not give a direct answer to this question in the press conference. The head coach of Team India was directly asked in the press conference whether Rohit Sharma is playing in Sydney? To which Gambhir said that the answer will be given at the time of the toss.
Suspense over Rohit Sharma playing in Sydney Test
Rohit Sharma is the captain. And, the captain's place in the team is already confirmed. Now in such a situation, if the head coach of the team comes to the press conference and says that the decision on Rohit Sharma's playing will also be taken at the time of toss, then the matter becomes a little serious. Know in detail what Gautam Gambhir said on the question of Rohit's playing. He said that we will decide on the playing eleven after taking the pitch on the day of the match. Now such a statement on the question of the captain's playing will definitely raise questions.
Question - will Rohit Sharma play tomorrow?
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 2, 2025
Gautam Gambhir - we will take the Playing XI call at the toss after looking at the pitch tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/7QoexVkRwZ
Why is there suspense over Rohit Sharma playing?
Now the question is why even the head coach does not have a clear answer about Team India's captain i.e. Rohit Sharma? The answer is Rohit's performance in Tests, on which fingers are constantly being raised. Rohit Sharma has scored only 31 runs in 5 innings of 3 Tests played so far in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy. That is, his batting average is only 6.20, which is the lowest compared to any Test captain in the world who has visited Australia.
Akashdeep will not play Sydney Test- Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir, however, did not keep any suspense regarding Akashdeep and has clarified the situation. According to the head coach of Team India, India will have to be deprived of the services of this fast bowler. This means that he will be out of the Sydney Test.