Australia Leads Fifth Test Against India

In the crucial fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, India dropped captain Rohit Sharma amid ongoing batting struggles, being bowled out for just 185 on the opening day. Scott Boland excelled for Australia with four wickets, and the home side's bowlers took advantage of seam-friendly conditions, keeping India on the back foot. Jasprit Bumrah, replacing Sharma as captain, faced early challenges with his team losing three wickets for only 57 runs in the first session. Despite Bumrah's leadership in the past, the Indian batting lineup was unable to recover, with Virat Kohli managing a mere 12 runs before lunch. Australia currently leads the series 2-1 and needs to avoid defeat to secure the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The outcome of the match is pivotal, as a win for India could lead to a drawn series, allowing them to retain the trophy for a record-extending fifth consecutive time.