Rohit Sharma, known for his leadership, was dropped from the final Test against Australia, leading to speculation about his future in Tests. Despite his low average of 6.2 in the series, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant described the decision as emotional due to Rohit's long-term captaincy.

India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah revealed the reasons behind regular skipper Rohit Sharma's absence in the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney.

With scores of 3, 6, 10, 3 and 9 at an average of 6.2 for the series, Sharma has had a wretched tour since coming back into the side for the second test after he missed India’s comprehensive first test win in Perth on paternity leave. Sharma was replaced in India’s batting lineup by the recalled Shubman Gill.