Maintaining sharpness among fielders when the opposition is dominating is a highly underrated skill of Test match captaincy, and Rohit Sharma shines in this area.
The Indian skipper showcased this ability once again during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, skillfully guiding young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal in his trademark style.
Washington Sundar emerged as India’s savior by dismissing Marnus Labuschagne for 72. Steve Smith is now at the crease alongside Travis Head, with Australia three down and in a solid position.
However, the hosts will rely on this duo to build a strong partnership to consolidate their advantage. Meanwhile, the visitors are focused on taking more wickets to regain control of the match.
— DJ Sinha (@sdj374531) December 26, 2024
Earlier, India surprised everyone with their playing XI selection, as skipper Rohit Sharma opted to drop Shubman Gill. Instead, the team included spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar.