IND vs AUS / Big news before BGT's Sydney Test, will this veteran player be out?

IND vs AUS: After a thumping victory in the Melbourne Test, the Australian team is now preparing for the Sydney Test. The importance of this last and decisive Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has increased even more, as this match will not only determine the winner of the trophy but will also decide the path to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC).

Big opportunity in front of Australia

The Australian team is ahead in the five-match Test series with a 2-1 lead. If Australia wins or draws the match in the Sydney Test, then the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be in its name for the first time since 2014-15. On the other hand, India will have to win this match to retain the trophy and strengthen its position in the WTC final.

Mitchell Starc's fitness: Concern and hope

Mitchell Starc's fitness has become a big question for the Australian team ahead of the Sydney Test. Starc was suffering from a rib injury during the Melbourne Test, but despite this he bowled brilliantly and took the important wicket of Virat Kohli.

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald praised Starc and said, "Despite the injury, he showed his ability. However, his recovery is being monitored." If Starc is not fit for the Sydney Test, then Jhae Richardson or Sean Abbott can be given a chance.

Equation of pitch and playing-11

The Australian team management will decide the playing-11 after looking at the pitch of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Coach McDonald said that changes in the team combination are possible depending on the behavior of the pitch. Australia has options to replace Starc, but his presence can increase the strength of the team.

Do or die situation for India

This match is no less than a final for India. After winning the first Test of the series, the team had made a strong start, but the defeat in Melbourne has increased the pressure. This is a challenging time for captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid, as the team will have to perform to its full potential in Sydney.

How did the trophy reach this point?

First Test (Perth): India performed brilliantly and won.

Second Test (Adelaide): Australia made a strong comeback and leveled the series.

Third Test (Gabba): The match was exciting and ended in a draw.

Fourth Test (Melbourne): Australia took the lead with a spectacular win.

Opportunity to create history in Sydney

The result of the Sydney Test will decide whether Australia will be able to regain the trophy or India will maintain its supremacy. Both teams will enter the field with their respective strengths and weaknesses.

This match will be very exciting not only for the players but also for the fans. The eyes of cricket lovers are now set on Sydney, where a new chapter of cricket history will be written.