India Faces Must-Win Sydney Test to Retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spotted celebrating New Year in Sydney as India prepares for a critical Test match against Australia with World Test Championship hopes at stake.
- India trails 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a significant 184-run loss in the Melbourne Test, making the Sydney match essential to retain the trophy.
- Australia's victory in Melbourne also eliminated India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship Final at Lord's next year.
- Virat Kohli's inconsistent performance in the series has heightened pressure on India's batting lineup, with only one century across four Tests.
- Kohli faced criticism for an on-field altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas in the fourth Test, leading to a fine and a demerit point.
- Team India celebrated New Year's Eve in Sydney, with Kohli and Anushka Sharma seen with teammates Devdutt Padikkal and Prasidh Krishna, while others marked the occasion on a yacht.