Rohit Sharma opts to ‘rest’ for Sydney Test

By our Special Correspondent

India Test captain Rohit Sharma is set to be ‘rested’ for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In his place, paceman Jasprit Bumrah is likely to walk out for the toss on Friday morning at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

The Indian Express understands that Rohit has informed coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar of his decision to opt-out. The duo, it is learnt, have agreed.