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Cummins: No Let-Up in Intensity as Australia Targets Victory in Sydney Test
A dominating 184-run victory in the Boxing Day Test has placed Australia in pole position to reclaim the Trophy for the first time since 2014-15.
Marsh Dropped, Starc Cleared for BGT Finale
The 33-year-old Marsh scored only 73 runs in seven innings across four Tests ad Cummins cited this as the reason for his axing. He has bowled merely 33 over in the series so far, claiming just three wickets.
Gambhir: Will Assess Wicket and Finalize Rohit's Selection for Sydney Test Tomorrow
Rohit is finding the bat far from his left hand and his side is 2-1 down in the five-match series. The regular skipper was not part of India's win in Perth due to the birth of his second child and since returning to the team from the second Test onwards, he has made mere 31 runs at an average of just 6.20.
Gambhir on Leaked Dressing Room Chat: 'There Were Some Honest Words'
According to report, Indian side was suffering some disquiet and even turmoil in dressing room over ongoing series with India losing 184 runs at Boxing Day Test match at Melbourne in which the team head coach was believed to tell his team at the time to say "bahut ho gaya (enough)" against the 'totally unenviable dressing room environment.
Clarke on Rohit: 'As Captain, You Probably Get a Little More Leeway'
"Those numbers are interesting. I think you see that with the number of players. For some people the captaincy helps, for some people it doesn't. I certainly think he'll play in Sydney. I don't think they'll drop him. I think Rohit's earned the right, and he's captain. When you're captain you probably get a little bit more leeway too."
Bumrah Surpasses Ashwin's Rating-Point Record in Latest ICC Rankings
Ashwin's highest rating was 904, achieved in December 2016.
McGrath: Bumrah's Presence Prevented a More One-Sided BGT Series
India trail 1-2 in the five-match series that will conclude with the game starting Friday. Bumrah has been the visiting side's standout performer with 30 wickets so far at a jaw-dropping average of less than 20. India's batting, however, has been poor and lacked planning.
Sweeney Aims for Test Return After Khawaja's Retirement
McSweeney opened the innings with Khawaja in the first three Tests but a series of disappointing scores saw him being replaced by Sam Konstas in the Boxing Day Test with the 19-year-old making an immediate impact by scoring a blazing half-century.
Carey: Konstas Introduced a Unique Style of Cricket to India
At 19, Konstas was a surprise inclusion for the Melbourne Test, but he quickly justified his selection with a counterattacking half-century on day one.
MS Dhoni: Good Cricket Speaks for Itself, No Need for PR
When asked about how he maintains such a low social media profile, Dhoni came up with quite an honest answer. He reveals that his managers always push him to promote himself but he tells them that he does not need PR if his game is good.
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