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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's coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and captain Rohit Sharma chat in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Indian coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and captain Rohit Sharma (R) chat in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne --
India's coach Gautam Gambhir (C) looks over the field before the start of the second day of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India

Overview

  • 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.