taya777 IND Vs AUS, 5th Test: Who’s Captaining India At SCG In Absence Of Jasprit Bumrah?

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Virat Kohli took charge of leadership duties as India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah left the ground for a scan on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday, January 4. (Full BGT Coverage | More Cricket News)

The former India skipper looked pumped, amped and really up for it, while Abhimanyu Easwaran replaced Bumrah after the 31-year-old left the stadium. 

Jasprit Bumrah has left the SCG: https://t.co/0nmjl6Qp2a pic.twitter.com/oQaygWRMyc

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2025

Regular captain Rohit Sharma made a brief cameo, albeit as a guest for the official broadcasters of the border-Gavaskar trophy 2024-25 series during the lunch break.

The 37-year-old, who is probably having his final tour Down Under, was jovial as usual and said that he stood down, not retiring.

On the other hand, China have qualified for their maiden Asian Champions Trophy final. Their journey to the summit clash has been a rollercoaster ride. They started with a defeat to India but bounced back with a 4-2 win over Malaysia. The hosts then faced a 2-3 loss to South Korea and were also routed 5-1 by Pakistan in the pool stage.

India Comeback Fighting In Sydney

India bowled Australia out for 181 to take a slender four-run first innings lead as early Tea was taken on Day 2.

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India outplayed Australia in the second session, takingfive wickets, with Mohammed Siraj (3/51), Prasidh Krishna (4/42), and Nitish Reddy (2/32) coming to the party in the absence of Bumrah (2/33).

For the hosts, Beau Webster (57) scored a half-century on debut, but Australia fell apart after his dismissal.

Earlier in the day, resuming at 9/1, Australia lost Marnus Labuschagne (2).

Siraj picked up two wickets in four balls, removing Sam Konstas (23) and Travis Head (4).

India will also be looking to bat as long as possible in the second innings to give Bumrah enough time to rest and recover.

Brief Score: India 1st innings: 185 all out

Australia 1st innings: 181 all out in 51 overs (Beau Webster 57taya777, Steve Smith 33; Prasidh Krishna 3/42, Mohammed Siraj 3/51, Nitish Reddy 2/32).