Akash Deb ruled out the Sydney Test with a back injury

India have suffered a huge blow ahead of the series-deciding fifth Test against them Australia At SCG. Packer Akash Deb was ruled out due to back stiffness. Deep has taken 5 wickets in the two matches he has played in the series so far.

The India coach confirmed that “Akash Deb will be absent due to a back problem.” Gautam Gambhir During the pre-match press conference.

The 28-year-old bowled 87.5 overs across the series and took 5 wickets. However, his numbers could have been better but missed opportunities denied him. It is believed that the cause of his injury is unknown Bank of Credit and Commerce International He tries to manage his workload to get him fit at the right time.

The Substitution Dilemma: Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna?

India He now faces a difficult decision in finalizing the project Akash Debreplacing. Either Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna He is likely to intervene. Harshit Rana had played two matches in the series previously. He impressed with 4 wickets in the first Test in Perth but failed to make an impact in Adelaide.

India trail 1-2 in the series and must win in Sydney to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gambhir’s selection throughout the series has already been under scrutiny, especially after the experienced spinners were benched Ravindra Jadeja and R. Ashwin in Perth.

Australia’s bold call: Webster in, Marsh out

Australia also made changes, and backed off Mitchell Marsh Because of his disappointing performance. captain Cumin paste Tasmania all-rounder Beau Webster will make his Test debut, he has confirmed.

“Mitch knows he didn’t score enough points,” Cummins said, addressing Marsh’s exclusion. Marsh managed just 73 runs in seven innings and took only three wickets across the series.

Webster, a 29-year-old all-rounder, now has the opportunity to make an impact in his first match.

Choice differences on both sides

Selection strategies for both teams have been hot topics throughout the series. India’s decision to amend the top order – dropped Kuala Lumpur Rahul Downgrade and promote out of shape Rohit Sharma-Leaving fans confused. Meanwhile, Australia’s insistence on Marsh despite his poor form has finally made way for Webster.

India also raised eyebrows by fielding three all-rounders in Melbourne, leaving their batting order unsettled. Nitish Kumar ReddyPromotion and exclusion Shubman Gill More disruption to the team’s balance.

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