Australia are on the brink of regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a dominant 184-run victory in the fourth Test in Melbourne. With a 2-1 lead, they can secure the series and a place in the World Test Championship final with a win or draw in Sydney.
However, Mitchell Starc’s fitness is a concern after bowling 41 overs in Melbourne despite reported rib soreness. 1 The team will assess his condition before making any selection decisions. Jhye Richardson and Sean Abbott are other fast-bowling options, while Pat Cummins and Scott Boland are likely to retain their places.
All-rounder Cameron Green’s form is also under scrutiny after a disappointing series with both bat and ball. While coach Andrew McDonald dismissed concerns about a lingering back injury, he acknowledged Green’s need to improve his performance. Beau Webster is a potential replacement.
India also face selection dilemmas, particularly regarding captain Rohit Sharma’s form. He has struggled for runs in both the recent home series against New Zealand and the ongoing Australia series.
