Big Change In India's Top Order For IND vs AUS 4th Test: Rohit Sharma's New Role, Shubman Gill Ousted

Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to open alongside Jaiswal in IND vs AUS 4th Test in Melbourne, pushing Rahul to bat at number three. This change raises questions about Shubman's role in the lineup.

Captain Rohit Sharma is expected to return to the opening spot for IND vs AUS 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as the Indian team prepares for the crucial Boxing Day Test.

While Australia has announced its playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test, India's lineup remains under wraps. Reports suggest a potential shake-up in team India's batting order, with captain Rohit Sharma reclaiming his opener role, triggering adjustments for other players.

In the first Test, with Rohit absent, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the innings. Jaiswal impressed with a century in the second innings, while Rahul scored a half-century. Upon his return, Rohit batted in the middle order to accommodate Rahul as an opener but struggled, with his highest score being just 10 runs across three innings.

Now, Rohit is reportedly set to open alongside Jaiswal in IND vs AUS 4th Test in Melbourne, pushing Rahul to bat at number three. This change raises questions about Shubman Gill's role in the lineup, as Rahul's shift could directly affect Gill's position.

India's Probable Playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill / Kl Rahul, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul / Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.

With IND-AUS five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series locked at 1-1 after the rain-affected third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw, all focus now turns to IND vs AUS 4th Test in Melbourne.

The upcoming IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test between India and Australia holds immense importance, not only in deciding the series but also in shaping India's prospects for qualifying for World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Australia announces playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test

Australia has made two changes to their playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test. Scott Boland, who last played in the Pink Ball Test, returns to the side. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Sam Constas is set to make his Test debut, replacing Nathan McSweeney in the squad for the final two matches of the series.

Australia's playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstans, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pete Karmis, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.