Rohit Sharma ‘opts’ to rest, Jasprit Bumrah to lead India in Sydney Test vs Australia: Report – India TV
India skipper Rohit Sharma has opted to rest in the fifth and final Test match against Australia in Sydney. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah, the designated vice-captain, is likely to lead India for the second time in the series having won the first Test in Perth by a huge margin of 295 runs.
According to a report in Indian Express, Rohit has informed coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar of his decision. For the unversed, India are 1-2 down in the ongoing series against Australia and must win the Sydney Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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