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Sat Jan 04 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma Sits Out Sydney Test, Vows Retaliation Against Australian Aggression

**Sydney, Australia –** Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma will not be playing in the third Test against Australia in Sydney. He made the decision to withdraw from the playing XI, with Jasprit Bumrah taking over the captaincy. Sharma visited the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during lunch on January 4th, discussing his absence and future plans with the team.

While Sharma stated the decision to sit out the Sydney Test was his own, he consulted with head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. His absence comes amidst escalating tensions between the two teams. A heated exchange between Jasprit Bumrah and Australian player Sam Curran on January 3rd further fueled the conflict.

Speaking after lunch on January 4th, Sharma issued a strong warning to the Australian team, specifically targeting Sam Curran and others perceived to be provoking the Indian players. He stated that any further aggression towards the Indian team would be met with a forceful response. Sharma’s comments were a direct rebuke of the Australian team’s perceived aggressive behaviour.