Gautam Gambhir did not speak about Rohit being dropped, but Rohit also did not participate in the net sessions before Sydney Test.

The decision to alter the slip cordon—a position that Sharma has made his own since 2022—signaled a potentially significant change in India’s lineup.

It’s safe to say Jasprit Bumrah’s explanation that Indian captain Rohit Sharma “opted to rest” for the fifth Test against Australia hasn’t passed the pub test.

Rohit Sharma's recent form has been a concern, and an injury sustained during a net session has further cast doubt on his availability for IND vs AUS 4th Test at the MCG.

Gambhir has remained tight-lipped about the participation of captain Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Sydney Test.

India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their top order batting woes continued as they struggled to 57 for three in the opening session of the fifth test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Admitting his form slump, India captain Rohit Sharma took a bold call and decided to drop himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Rohit Sharma's call to opt out of Sydney Test,

Jasprit Bumrah won the toss for India after replacing the axed Rohit Sharma as captain and elected to bat first in the fifth and final test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Pace bowler Bumrah stepped into the role and led India to a thumping victory when Rohit,