Who can replace Rohit Sharma in India’s XI for the 5th Australia Test? Report reveals the answer

captain of indian cricket team Rohit Sharma According to sources, it is likely that he will be absent from the fifth Test against Australia, which begins on Thursday in Sydney. Rohit has scored just 31 runs in three matches during the ongoing series and his performance has drawn heavy criticism from fans as well as experts. Amid speculations about the future of Rohit’s Test. indian express claimed that Shubman Gill Will replace him in the Sydney Test. According to the report, KL Rahul start batting along Yashasvi Jaiswal And when Gill returns to active duty, he will be the No. 3 batter.

The report further asserted that: rishabh pants Will maintain his place in the team despite heavy criticism from many experts Prasidh Krishna expected to take the place of the injured Akashdeep It’s on the side.

Early Thursday morning, the head coach Gautam Gambhir He said the starting eleven would be announced before the match after assessing the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Gambhir said: “Each individual knows what areas he needs to work on. When you play for your country, you want to do your best. Discussions between players and coaches are private. , I think it should be limited to the locker room.” Press conference before the game.

Asked if Rohit will be in the playing eleven for the Sydney Test, given that the 37-year-old did not attend the press conference, Gambhir reassured his captain that there was nothing wrong with it.

“Everything is fine with Rohit. After assessing the pitch we will announce the playing eleven tomorrow. We had one main conversation in the dressing room and that is how we win the next Test. It’s extremely important for us,” Gambhir said.

Australia registered a 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test, taking a 2-1 lead in the series and ending India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.

(With ANI input)