IND vs AUS Rohit Dropped:-Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has been dropped from the playing XI of the Sydney Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Know the status of the match? 
IND vs AUS Test Match:-Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has been under scrutiny for his poor performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Reports from The Times of India confirm that Rohit will not be part of the playing XI for the crucial Sydney Test. In his absence, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to take over the captaincy. This Test will be the series decider, with both teams ready to battle it out starting January 3.
Rohit missed the Perth Test as he was on paternity leave, and during that time, Bumrah led the team successfully, securing an impressive victory. However, Rohit returned for the second Test, and Team India suffered a disappointing loss. Rohit’s form has been a major concern—he has managed to score only 31 runs across six innings in the series so far. This has led to growing doubts about his captaincy.
Why was Rohit Dropped?
Before the Sydney Test, head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the media but gave evasive answers when questioned about Rohit’s place in the team. He hinted that the final playing XI would only be revealed on match day. However, insiders suggest that Rohit’s poor form made it difficult for the team management to justify his inclusion. According to reports, the decision to drop Rohit from the lineup was a bold but necessary move by the team’s think tank.
Experimentation Backfired
Rohit’s struggles were not limited to his batting. After returning to the squad, he experimented with the batting order. Initially, he moved himself to the middle order and opened with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. When that didn’t work, he returned to opening in the Melbourne Test. Unfortunately, his performances in both innings fell flat. These constant changes also impacted the balance of the team, leaving players like Shubman Gill on the bench.
The Road Ahead
With Rohit out of the squad, all eyes are on how the team will shape up for the Sydney Test. Jasprit Bumrah, known for his calm demeanor and sharp cricketing mind, will lead the side in what promises to be an intense contest. The team management’s decision has raised expectations that young players like Shubman Gill might finally get a chance in the playing XI.
This match is not just important for the series but also for setting the tone for Indian cricket in the new year. Fans will be eager to see how the team performs under Bumrah’s leadership and whether they can bounce back to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
