Sunil1z
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**Official** 5th Test at Sydney, 3-7 Jan 2025
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Arachnödouche2.0
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Didn't they bring out the trophy together at the start of the series? Why not present it together as well? I have no clue what this is about, just riffing off the last few posts.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
There is no chance that there are not two better batsmen in the entire country. I do not believe it.
TheJediBrah
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I agree, but it must be what they think.
TheJediBrah
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He definitely hasn't done his reputation any good with his antics this series.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
They can't possibly think that, it's insane.
Victor Ian
International Coach
My favourite moment, aside from the winning shot was Konstas walking back to pavilion before the catch was caught.
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They have to though. Why else would they pick both spin bowling all rounders on top of the 4 seam bowling options, on those wickets. The bowling wasn't a factor, you don't need 2 spinners. The have to think Washy and Jadeja are the next best batsmen
Media are reporting no one's done it faster or with more enthusiasm
Niall
International Coach
He's been overbowled the last few years so understandably he's not quite at his peak , that's on the Indian selectors unfortunately.
Shami been back for the England test series is essential to ease his workload.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
I spent most of it doing policy work instead of making use of my tickets unfortunately. Guess it saves me having to do it tomorrow.
Having a beer now though.
ENTITLED STAR CRICKETERS- TIME TO END THIS NONSENSE: GAVASKAR
“I think the next 8–10 days are crucial for Indian cricket to take a good, honest look at itself. Most importantly, the star culture has to end. Total commitment to Indian cricket is non-negotiable. Players must make themselves available every single time unless there’s a genuine medical emergency. If someone isn’t fully committed, they shouldn’t be considered for selection,“ Gavaskar said.
Gavaskar’s comments point the finger squarely at veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose international futures remain clouded.
Sharma, who was alleged rested for the Sydney Test but in reality was dropped after scoring 31 runs at an average of 6.20, missed the first Test of the series in Perth due to the birth of his second child.
Kohli missed the entirety of India’s five-Test home series against England last year for the same reason, and four summers ago he went home from Australia after the first Test of the series for the birth of his first child.
But the man who shares naming honours of the trophy Australia and India vie for with Allan Border, argues that national duty should trump family commitments.
“We don’t need players who are partly here and partly elsewhere. It’s time to stop pampering anyone,” Gavaskar added.
“The recent results have been disappointing — we should have been in the World Test Championship final but didn’t make it.
“The cricket board needs to stop acting like admirers and put their foot down. They must tell the players that Indian cricket comes first. It’s either a full commitment to Indian cricket or other priorities — you can’t have it both ways. If Indian cricket is your priority, only then should you be selected.”
“I think the next 8–10 days are crucial for Indian cricket to take a good, honest look at itself. Most importantly, the star culture has to end. Total commitment to Indian cricket is non-negotiable. Players must make themselves available every single time unless there’s a genuine medical emergency. If someone isn’t fully committed, they shouldn’t be considered for selection,“ Gavaskar said.
Gavaskar’s comments point the finger squarely at veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose international futures remain clouded.
Sharma, who was alleged rested for the Sydney Test but in reality was dropped after scoring 31 runs at an average of 6.20, missed the first Test of the series in Perth due to the birth of his second child.
Kohli missed the entirety of India’s five-Test home series against England last year for the same reason, and four summers ago he went home from Australia after the first Test of the series for the birth of his first child.
But the man who shares naming honours of the trophy Australia and India vie for with Allan Border, argues that national duty should trump family commitments.
“We don’t need players who are partly here and partly elsewhere. It’s time to stop pampering anyone,” Gavaskar added.
“The recent results have been disappointing — we should have been in the World Test Championship final but didn’t make it.
“The cricket board needs to stop acting like admirers and put their foot down. They must tell the players that Indian cricket comes first. It’s either a full commitment to Indian cricket or other priorities — you can’t have it both ways. If Indian cricket is your priority, only then should you be selected.”