Rohit Sharma to be dropped from the SCG Test? Gautam Gambhir opens up

Shubman Gill is likely to be a part of India's playing XI in the fifth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, January 3. 

Gill wasn't a part of the Melbourne Test which India lost by 184 runs, but the early indications are that the youngster may well get a look into India's playing XI. 

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the press conference ahead of the fifth Test and refused to confirm Rohit Sharma's place in the playing XI. He claimed that they will look at their playing XI after having a look at the pitch after the toss on Friday. 

There have been several reports from the Indian Express that Gautam Gambhir has had enough and wants to stamp his authority in India's dressing room.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Shubman Gill is seen receiving a pat on the back and a fist bump from Gautam Gambhir during the team's practice session in Sydney. 

Jasprit Bumrah is also seen shaking Shubman Gill's hands, making it likely for the youngster to get a look into India's playing Xi. Gill was also seen taking catches off a spinner with a new-look slip cordon with Virat Kohli in the first slip, KL Rahul in the second slip and Nitish Reddy in the third. 

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Rohit Sharma's place in India's Test XI has been under the scanner for a while now with 10 single digit scores in 2024. 

The swashbuckling right-hander has found life difficult at the top of the order of rate and several reports suggest that the Sydney Test could be the last of his Test career. However, it remains to be seen if Rohit would be a part of the Sydney Test as India have to win the game to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

In conclusion, Shubman Gill is likely to be included in India's playing XI for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to confirm Rohit Sharma's place in the XI, stating that the final decision will be made after assessing the pitch. Reports suggest that this could be Rohit Sharma's last Test match, given his recent poor form. The Indian team is under pressure to win the Sydney Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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