The visitors who entered the SCG Test following a defeat in Melbourne were trailing 2-1 in the series. Notably, Rohit Sharma dropped himself from the playing XI with Jasprit Bumrah taking up the captaincy duties.

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant averted a injury scare during the SCG Test on Friday. It happened when Australian pacer Mitchell Starc bowled a 140 kmph thunderbolt. It was fast and the bouncer was well-directed as wel.

India batter Rishabh Pant battled it out like a gladiator at the SCG on Friday. In testing conditions, Pant took blows to the hand and head and then replied with a stunning six on Day 1 of the final Test.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 witnessed another collapse as India were bowled out for just 185 after opting to bat first in the fifth and final Test in Sydney. India's batting struggles have been a constant in the series,

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Speaking to the press in Sydney after Day 1, Rishabh Pant said Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself was an emotional one. Pant also explained why he played more cautiously on a green pitch at the SCG.