Embattled India captain Rohit Sharma has struggled to make an impact in the ongoing series against Australia, failing to score more than 10 runs in any of his five innings, which has led to growing speculation that the veteran may be dropped for the decisive fifth Test.

During the team’s practice session on Thursday, Rohit was seen participating in warm-up exercises, including a football drill. However, he was noticeably absent when the players gathered to practice slip-catching, fueling further speculation about his place in the XI. Key players like Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and KL Rahul were actively involved in the slip-catching drill, while Rohit was seen sitting in the dressing room. At that moment, no support staff were present.