There was a major change in the Test match between India and Australia being played in Sydney, when Indian captain Rohit Sharma was left out of the playing XI. In this match, the team was captained by fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who led India to a historic 295-run win in the Perth Test. During the toss, Bumrah said that Rohit decided to rest himself as his recent form did not meet the expectations.
Rohit's poor form becomes a matter of concern
Rohit's performance in the current season of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been very ordinary. In the three matches he has played so far, he has scored just 31 runs. In such a situation, the team management took this big decision. Given the circumstances, this decision was probably necessary, but it has become a topic of discussion among the fans.
Rishabh Pant gave an emotional statement
In the press conference after the end of the first day of the match, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant gave his opinion about Rohit Sharma's exit. "It was an emotional decision. He has been the leader of the team for so many years. His place and contribution to the team has always been significant. There are some decisions in which players cannot be involved. I can't say anything more than that. ”
It is clear from Pant's statement that Rohit's exit has created an emotional atmosphere within the team as well.
The first day's condition
The Indian team, led by Jasprit Bumrah, performed disappointingly in the first innings and were all out for only 185 runs. Rishabh Pant scored the highest score of 40 runs, while Bumrah took over the score a bit by adding 22 runs in the end.
During Australia's innings, Team India got a chance to bowl just three overs at the end of the first day. Jasprit Bumrah, showing his captaincy, encouraged the Indian team by dismissing Usman Khawaja on the last ball of the last over.
Will Bumrah prove to be successful in captaincy?
After this change, everyone's eyes are on Bumrah's captaincy. His spectacular performance in the Perth Test has raised expectations, but how successful his leadership will be in winning the team in this Test in Sydney will be a matter to be seen.