Press Conference India vs Australia Sydney Test Live Updates: Australia defeated India by six wickets in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, January 4. Chasing 162, the hosts reached the target in 27 overs, losing four wickets. Usman Khawaja top-scored with 41, while Travis Head remained unbeaten on 32. Debutant Beau Webster added 30 runs.
For India, pacer Prasidh Krishna was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets in Australia’s second innings.
The victory sealed Australia’s 3-1 series triumph, securing the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It also confirmed their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the second consecutive season.
Australia will face South Africa in the WTC 2025 final at Lord’s, scheduled from June 11 to 15.
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IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir sayd happiness intact in the dressing room
“Happiness will always be intact because the reason is that all we can do is try and prepare to the best of our ability, trying to be 100% committed on the field, not only in one, not only on that particular day, every session, every hour, every ball. If you’re committed to what we are doing with honesty, I think that should be fine. And more importantly, I’ve already answered the question that to keep the dressing room happy, I have to be absolutely honest and equal and fair to everyone in that dressing. I know we haven’t got the results and it is frustrating. I’m not saying it’s not frustrating, it is challenging, but whatever we can do with the best interest of Indian cricket, that will continue to happen in the tracing group,” said Gambhir.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: The positives for India in BGT 2024-25
“There are a lot of these boys who were on their first tour to Australia and we know it’s a tough tour to handle. I don’t want to mention individuals, but again, I think the attitude of Mohammad Siraj was outstanding. I don’t think I remember a guy who’s running every ball despite sometimes not being 100% fit. And that is what it means for him to play for the country. And that’s the kind of attitude we had. We wanted to keep fighting and we fought till the end,” Gambhir speaks about the positives of the BGT 2024-25
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir on Rohit’s decision
“There could have been more sensible when the reports are written. When a captain takes such a call I don’t think it’s bad. I think everyone has to keep the team first and Rohit did that,” Gambhir on reports around the Indian dressing room controversy.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir stresses on self conscience
“Every individual is well aware of his hunger and passion to play for the country. We have honest people in our dressing room who know how much their contribution could benefit the team. I’m fair with everyone which is my job,” Gambhir said.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir stresses on importance of domestic cricket
“Everyone should play domestic cricket. That is how much important domestic cricket has to be given. If you don’t, you will never get the desired players. So whoever is available, should go and play domestic cricket,” Gambhir added.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir lauds Jasprit Bumrah
“Bumrah has been fantatstic. He has led the bowling unit very well. He has been there for his partners, be it Siraj or Harshit Rana and has given us crucial breakthroughs. From his point of view, it was a brilliant series,” said Gambhir on Bumrah.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir honest admission
“We haven’t played our best and that’s the kind of result we got. We need to be honest and accept whatever it is,” Gambhir said.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Long-term road map for Test team
“Still got five more months to plan. A lot of things change in that much time. Whatever happens, will happen in the best interest of Indian cricket,” Gambhir said.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir addresses the mistakes
“We had our moments were we could have won matches. Had we managedto level up in Melbourne, the pressure would have been lesser. We should have batted in the second innings in Sydney. We need to improve across departments,” Gambhir said while addressing the mistakes.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir opens up on transition in India’s Test set-up
“It’s too early to talk about transition, don’t know where we will be after 5 months,” said Gambhir at the post-match presser.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Gambhir speaks on Kohli, Gambhir retirement
“They are tough people with hunger, they’ll decide what is best for Indian cricket,” said Gautam Gambhir.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Coach Gambhir wants everyone to play domestic cricket
“To keep the dressing room happy, I have to be honest and fair to everyone. I would want everyone to play domestic cricket,” Gautam Gambhir said while addressing the post-match presser.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Pat Cummins speaks after the historic win
Pat Cummins, Australia captain, speaks at the post-match presentation after winning the BGT and leading his team to a second consecutive WTC Final.
“Unreal. Few of us didn’t have. Lived up to all the hype. Just been clear with our plans. We tried to be proactive, Ultimately worked, out,” Cummins said.
“We had a lot of fun playing alongside each other. I love playing with these guys. Such a special group. Feel privileged to be part of such a team. Really proud of what we have achieved. Always nice to have a squad. Three debutants in this series fitted in well,” he said.
“They contributed at different times. Pretty happy with how I played. I had a fresh up coming into this series. These are the big series you prepare for. Some keen moments when our main stays really stood up. You need to do that to beat a side like India.
“Our guys put up their hands up. Would go down as one of my most favourite Test series. Thanks to Rohit and Jasprit. Every venue was incredible. MCG was off the roof. Three sellouts in three days here at Sydney. Shows why Test cricket is so special and my favourite format. Seen everyone turning out in pink and celebrating an amazing cause was special,” he concluded.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Jasprit Bumrah Player of the Series
Jasprit Bumrah bags the Player of the Series award for his exceptional performance with the ball. The ace pacer picked up 32 wickets in 5 matches.
“Little frustrating but sometimes you have to respect your body, you can’t fight your body. Disappointing, probably missed out on the spiciest wicket of the series. Felt a bit of discomfort during my second spell in the first innings,” Bumrah said.,
“The chat was about belief, the other bowlers stepped up in the first innings. With a bowler short, the others had to take responsibility. The chat this morning was about the same thing, about having belief and showing character. Lots of ifs and buts, the whole series was fought hard, we were in the game today as well, not like we were out of it, this is how Test cricket goes.
“Being in the game for longer, creating pressure, absorbing pressure and playing to the situation are all important. You have to adapt to the situations and these learnings will help us in the future.”
“They’ve (youngsters) gained a lot of experience, they’ll go from strength to strength. We’ve shown that we have a lot of talent in our group. Lot of the youngsters are keen, they’re disappointed that we haven’t won but they’ll take learnings from this experience. It was a great series, congratulations to Australia, they fought really well.”
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: Scott Boland Player of the Match
Scott Boland, who returned a 10-wicket match-haul, bagged the Player of the Match Award.
“Has been an enjoyable couple of months. The last few weeks have been awesome. Just got my body right. Lot of hours in the gym. To win 3-1 against India, hasn’t been done in a while. I am happy playing whenever I can,” said Boland at the post-match presentation.
IND vs AUS 5th Test Press Conference Live: India lose by 6 wicketsd
India lost the Border-Gavaskar trophy after 10 years with a six-wicket loss to Australia on day three of the fifth and final Test. Australian chased down the 162-run target in 27 overs with Travis Head (34 not out) and Beau Webster (39 not out) taking the team home. India lost the five-match series 1-3. Their only win on the tour came in the first Test in Perth.
