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With the final test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 set to start in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) On January 3, 2025, India is preparing to make critical changes to its lineup. After a heavy defeat in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, these adjustments are seen as essential to revitalize the team’s strategy and boost their chances of leveling the series.
Here are the two changes India make in their XI
1) Rohit Sharma to miss SCG event
The captain of India, Rohit Sharmareportedly not available for the fifth test. vice-captain jasprit bumrah will take over the leadership in Rohit’s absence. In what may signal the end of his Test career, Rohit’s participation in future matches remains uncertain, with some sources suggesting that Rohit has already played his last Test (in Melbourne) unless the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) intervenes to ask him to play one more time.
Shubman Gill He is expected to take Rohit’s place in the playing XI, ranking at number 3. The starting positions will be taken by KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Despite being present in Sydney for the team’s final practice session, Rohit was not seen actively participating in the net practice. Instead, he was observed conversing with coaches, including the head coach. Gautama Gambhir and Bumrah, instead of participating in the usual team exercises.
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2) Akash Deep ruled out due to back stiffness
In a second forced change, graze Deep Akash He has been ruled out for the next test due to back stiffness. Akash, who played in the first two Tests in Brisbane and Melbourne, took five wickets in his limited-overs appearances. The 28-year-old right-arm fast bowler has already bowled 87.5 heavy overs in the series, which could have contributed to his injury.
With Akash unavailable, the Indian team is now considering bringing in either of the two. Harshit Ranaknown for its raw rhythm, or Prasidh Krishnaoffering a mix of experience and precision. Both players offer different strengths and the team management will have to evaluate which is the best option for the crucial match.
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