Rohit Sharma faces a crucial juncture in his cricket career, with the Melbourne Test possibly determining his future as India's Test captain. Former England spinner Monty Panesar asserts that these four innings could either save Rohit's career or lead to his retirement,

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Thursday defended axing Shubman Gill from the Boxing Day Test, saying it was in team's best interest to not only have Rohit Sharma back to his usual opening slot but also add some sting to the attack by drafting in spin all-rounder Washington Sundar.

Rohit has been struggling in the current Test season, which kicked off with the Bangladesh series. He has only managed to score 152 runs in seven games, with an average of just 11.69.

Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit for the Boxing Day test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India nemesis Head,

Ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test at MCG, Team India is considering a significant shake-up in their playing XI. Captain Rohit Sharma, battling a lean patch, is likely to return to his familiar opening slot.

Captain Rohit Sharma's batting position will be in focus as India look to win at MCG and thus retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, thus extending their hold on it to five consecutive series.

India captain Rohit Sharma is set to play on top order in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Stadium in Melbourne.