India’s Disastrous Start in Sydney Test as Rishabh Pant Fumbles and Rohit Sharma is Dropped

India’s fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) started on a challenging note as the team faced significant setbacks, including the omission of veteran captain Rohit Sharma and a dismal batting performance on Day 1. In the aftermath of the disappointing first day, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant addressed the media in a press conference revealing the team’s mindset and strategies going forward. Pant expressed, ‘We came here with a clear intent to win, but the conditions were tough and we didn’t adjust as we should have.’ The Indian batting lineup struggled significantly, losing early wickets and failing to establish any significant partnerships.