Sydney, January 3: Following the end of a disappointing day one of play against Australia during the final Test at Sydney, India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant opened up on his more defensive approach to the game during the inning, saying that sometimes one needs to play "sensible cricket" and that the wicket was not helpful for batters and he had to curb his natural game, reported ESPNCricinfo.
Sydney, January 3: Former Australia cricketer Mark Taylor on Friday opened up on India batter Rohit Sharma being "rested" at the Sydney Test and said that there's no doubt that the 37-year-old was dropped following poor performance in recent times, reported Triple M Cricket Australia.
Sydney, January 2: Indian ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma is expected to be rested for the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney, with Jasprit Bumrah set to lead the side in the final Test, sources said.
Sydney, January 2: Ahead of the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" that his side will win the Sydney Test against Australia.