India suffered a dramatic collapse on Day 5 while chasing 340 runs. The visitors lost seven wickets for just 34 runs in the final session and were bowled out for 155. India conceded a decisive 2-1 lead to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, ending hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship final.
Their tactic aimed to induce errors from Indian batters. Pant played a lofted shot off a half-tracker from Head despite boundary fielders placed on the on-side and was caught by Mitchell Marsh at deep mid-wicket. His dismissal triggered a collapse as Australia dismantled the batting order in less than an hour.
Gautam Gambhir Blasts Underperforming Players After Melbourne Test Loss
"Shortly after India lost seven wickets in 20.4 overs and handed the Melbourne Test to Australia, head coach Gautam Gambhir had some stern words for the entire squad in the dressing room on Monday. “Bahut ho gaya (I’ve had enough),” the report stated.
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar, Guys You Are on the Spot This Time - Aakash Chopra
Former India player Aakash Chopra raised doubts about whether Rohit Sharma would drop himself from the playing XI for the fifth Test. He pointed out that Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar might face a difficult decision if Rohit doesn't make the call himself.
"Will he drop himself in the team's interest? I am not saying retirement. I am saying sitting out the Sydney Test as he is unable to contribute. It will be a fair call to take. But will he take that call and if he doesn't, will the selectors take that call mid-tour? Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar, guys you are on the spot this time," Chopra added.
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