The 4th and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is being played in Sydney. India won the toss and decided to bat first. The pitch had a green top, making it favorable for bowlers. India's batting lineup once again collapsed, struggling against the conditions. However, the biggest surprise of the day was Rohit Sharma being dropped from the playing XI. This raised many questions and led to a lot of discussions. Rohit, the captain, looked quiet in the dressing room, sitting calmly on a chair and not engaging in much activity.

The most dramatic moment came when Virat Kohli faced the first ball of the match. The umpire gave him out, believing it was a clean catch by Steve Smith in the slips. Kohli walked back to the dressing room, but the decision was reviewed. The third umpire declared it not out, ruling the catch as invalid. This created a bit of controversy in the morning and sparked debates among fans and experts.

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Rohit Sharma’s Reaction
Rohit Sharma’s reaction to the incident stole the spotlight. As the replay played on the big screen, he jumped from his chair and stood up to watch it closely. His excitement and disbelief were clear, showing a side of him that was full of emotion despite being dropped from the team. It was a moment that caught everyone’s attention, with cameras capturing his animated response.

As the TV umpire was reviewing Virat Kohli's catch, Captain Rohit Sharma was seen looking worriedly at the big screen on the field from the Indian dressing room.🥹❤️ #INDvsAUS

The selfless man who always thinking about team @ImRo45 🐐🙇🏼‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/uzc5OZxRVT

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) January 3, 2025

After surviving the first scare, Kohli tried to stay at the crease and play carefully. He faced a few balls with focus, trying to get used to the conditions. However, Scott Boland bowled a perfect good-length ball that moved slightly after pitching. Kohli tried to defend it with a straight bat, but the ball hit the edge of his bat.

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The ball went towards the slip fielders, and one of them caught it cleanly. This time, there was no review or question about the dismissal, and Kohli had to walk back to the dressing room. He scored only 17 runs, leaving India in trouble early in the match.