Fri Jan 03 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## India Stumbles Again on Day 1 in Sydney Test
**Sydney, Australia:** India found themselves on the back foot after a disastrous first session on the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia. Winning the toss and electing to bat, captain Bumrah’s decision backfired spectacularly as three wickets tumbled early. High-profile batsmen KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had shown promise throughout the tour, were dismissed cheaply. The damage was compounded before lunch when Shubman Gill also fell, leaving India reeling. This continues a worrying trend for India, who have consistently struggled in the first session of the opening day in every Test match of this tour, significantly impacting their overall performance in each game.
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