By Zainab Shafiq 
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Rohit Sharma’s Test cricket career as he faces the possibility of being omitted from the playing XI for the final Test against Australia in Sydney. The vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is likely to captain the team in this crucial match, which is a strong indication that the leadership in the team is going to shift.
No More Rohit Sharma in Test Cricket
Rohit’s lack of participation in the last session before the Sydney Test has raised many eyebrows. He spent most of his time discussing with coaches, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, and Bumrah, instead of actively participating in net sessions with his teammates. His absence from the slip cordon during fielding drills added fuel to the fire about his probable exclusion.
Adding to the suspense, Coach Gambhir’s press conference on the eve of the Test was unusually evasive. When asked about Rohit’s inclusion in the playing eleven, Gambhir’s responses were decidedly ambiguous, leaving much to interpretation. This deviation from the usual captain’s press conference further added to the suspense surrounding Rohit’s exclusion.
Shubman Gill to return to the Test fold
Shubman Gill, who had been dropped for the fourth Test, is ready to make a successful comeback into the Test circuit. He would reclaim his position at number three in the batting order.
The Indian team will also miss the services of fast bowler Akash Deep, who has been ruled out of the final Test with a back injury. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana are the leading contenders to replace him in the playing eleven.
The final Test in Sydney is very important for the Indian team. If they win, they will consolidate their position in the series. If they draw, they will take the Border-Gavaskar Trophy home, but there is a shadow of Rohit Sharma’s possible exclusion and the uncertainty over the leadership of the team that makes this match more interesting.
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