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Rohit Sharma, India’s regular Test captain, was nowhere to be seen at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the National Anthem. Fans were left baffled as his name did not appear on the team sheet for the crucial fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The incident has since sparked a whirlwind of reactions online.
Bumrah leads as Rohit opts to rest
India’s clash with Australia at the SCG is no ordinary test. It’s a do-or-die game for team India as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. Surprisingly, Rohit Sharma decided not to participate and handed over the reins to Jasprit Bumrah.
Bumrah, speaking during the toss, exuded confidence. “We look to bat first. We have played good cricket recently. The last game was exciting. The grass doesn’t look threatening. “We have learned to accept challenges and today we will fight hard.”
India’s playing eleven underwent two changes. Shubman Gill replaced Rohit Sharma while Prasidh Krishna replaced the injured Akash Deep.
Rohit Sharma’s national anthem snub fuels speculation
While resting a player is routine, Rohit’s absence during the National Anthem was not. Traditionally, even non-playing team members leave with the team. Rohit’s decision to stay back raised eyebrows and quickly became a hot topic on social media.
Renowned cricket journalist Bharat Sundaresan weighed in on the matter. “Rohit Sharma has not been out with the team and his name is out of the list. Maybe a different view of ‘choosing to rest,’” he posted on X.
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Tensions grew further when Rohit’s name did not appear on the team sheet signed by head coach Gautam Gambhir. The names of Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal had been added in place of Rohit. This means that Rohit Sharma will not participate in the SCG Test, not even as an extra fielder.
The cryptic tone of Sundaresan’s comment only fueled speculation. Fans debated whether there was more to Rohit’s absence than met the eye.
For India, this SCG test is critical. A win keeps their hopes alive for the World Test Championship final. However, a defeat or a draw would end their journey.
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