A heated exchanged between India captain Jasprit Bumrah and Australia opener Sam Konstas lit up an eventful Day 1 of the fifth and final Test.

Virat Kohli survived a controversial catch call on the first ball he faced in the fifth and final Test at Sydney on Friday.

Shubman Gill fell to a bizarre dismissal to a loose shot off the final ball of the morning session.

'The captain of a country doesn't opt out of the final Test match of a series, a final-deciding Test match.'

Virat Kohli's subdued 17 off 69 balls extended his lean patch in the series.

'He has opted to rest.'

Multiple reports indicate that captain Rohit Sharma will be 'rested' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

'Great to catch up with a champion tennis player.'

'I want him to get out there, smash it, try and win this Test match.'

'You can still play your natural game in a team sport but if the team needs you you need to play in a certain way.'

Rishabh Pant may be dropped for the final Test in the Border Gavaskar series.

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According to the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology, rain is set to disrupt three days of the Test match.

He warned the players that failure to follow his game plans would result in them being dropped from the team.

India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma closed out 2024 with an emotional tribute, sharing a reflective video on Instagram that captured the highs and lows of an unforgettable year.

'He is a great player not scoring enough runs & that's the crux of it.'

Despite undergoing treatment for health issues at a Thane hospital, Kambli was seen cheerfully dancing to the iconic Chak De song in his hospital room.

'I saw him quite emotional on the field yesterday.' 'That's unusual for us to see Rohit like that.'

With just one match left in the series, Rohit Sharma and his men face a steep challenge to secure their spot in the final at Lord's next year.

After taking Rishabh Pant's wicket, Head pointed one finger into his other hand, which was shaped like a circle.