IND vs AUS / Rohit will be out of Sydney Test, took the decision himself, this player will return

IND vs AUS: The Indian cricket team will take on Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 for the last match of the 5-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. In this decisive match, big changes can be seen in the playing 11 of the Indian team. Especially Rohit Sharma's exclusion from this match is almost certain. In Rohit's absence, Jasprit Bumrah will once again take over the captaincy of the team.

Bumrah's excellent record of captaincy

Jasprit Bumrah took charge of the Indian team in the first Test of this series, which was played at the Perth ground. In this match, the Indian team defeated Australia by a big margin of 295 runs. However, after this Rohit Sharma took over the captaincy from the second Test. Under his captaincy, the Indian team had to face defeat in two out of three matches, while one match ended in a draw.

Rohit Sharma's big decision

Rohit Sharma himself has taken the decision to stay out of the playing 11 in the Sydney Test. According to the Indian Express report, he has informed the head coach, team management and chief selector Ajit Agarkar about this decision, which has been approved. With this decision, it is also being speculated that the Melbourne Test could be Rohit's last Test match.

It now seems difficult for the Indian team to reach the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. The team has to play the next Test series against England between June and August. Keeping the future in mind, it seems that Rohit's return to the Test team may now be difficult.

Shubman Gill's return is certain

In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill is almost certain to play in the Sydney Test. Gill, who did not play in the Melbourne Test, will be seen batting at number-3. Apart from this, the opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will remain intact.

Changes likely in bowling department

Fast bowler Akash Deep may be out of this match due to fitness problems. Prasidh Krishna can be included in the playing 11 in his place. This change will further strengthen the Indian bowling attack.

Important match for the team

This match will be the last chance for the Indian team to level the result of the series. Australia has maintained a 2-1 lead in the series. Team India will try to make a new start under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah in the Sydney Test. All eyes will be on how the Indian team performs with young players.

The result of the Sydney Test will not only define this series but will also decide the future combination and strategy of the Indian team.