Support cast takes centre stage: In Bumrah’s absence, other bowlers deliver before Pant’s stunning batting leaves Sydney Test finely poised

During the decisive phase of the fifth Test, India overcame the absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah due to a back injury. The support bowlers, including Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, crucially stepped up, limiting Australia's innings and giving India a slender lead with a competitive second innings setup.