India, April 16 -- Before the final Test in Sydney between India and Australia earlier this year, tensions simmered in the Indian camp. Whispers of a rift between captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir intensified after the latter took over pre-match press duties - traditionally handled by the skipper. The unusual move fuelled speculation that Rohit's place in the XI was under threat following a string of underwhelming performances. The bombshell eventually dropped at the toss when Jasprit Bumrah walked out alongside Pat Cummins.

Rohit, however, made his stance clear during a mid-match interview, stating that he had taken the call to sideline himself due to his form slump. The gamble didn't pay off. Bumrah faced an injury on ...