India Faces Turmoil Ahead of Series-Deciding Test Against Australia
Rohit Sharma drops himself after poor form, leaving Jasprit Bumrah to lead a struggling Indian side in the must-win Sydney Test.
- India trails 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar series and must win the final Test in Sydney to retain the trophy and keep World Test Championship hopes alive.
- Rohit Sharma has stepped down as captain after a prolonged slump in form, scoring just 31 runs in five innings this series; Shubman Gill is expected to replace him in the lineup.
- Jasprit Bumrah, who has taken 30 wickets at an average of 12.8 this series, will captain India in the decisive match.
- The team has faced additional challenges, including Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise retirement mid-series and internal uncertainty over player selections.
- Australia enters the final Test with strong performances from their batting lineup, including centuries by Steve Smith and consistent contributions from Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne.
Hindustan Times 
The Guardian 
Free Press Journal Hindustan Times 
Associated Press Hindustan Times 
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 
The Sydney Morning Herald Hindustan Times The Sydney Morning Herald 
The Telegraph Free Press Journal Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Free Press Journal Free Press Journal Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Free Press Journal Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times The Guardian Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Australian Broadcasting Corporation Free Press Journal The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Free Press Journal Free Press Journal Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Associated Press Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times The Guardian Australian Broadcasting Corporation 
CNA The Sydney Morning Herald Hindustan Times Hindustan Times 
The Times Free Press Journal Hindustan Times Free Press Journal Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Free Press Journal Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Hindustan Times The Sydney Morning Herald Free Press Journal Hindustan Times 
