Ponting "surprised" to see Rohit 'opting out' of SCG Test, feels India captain is now "long way back"

Sydney [Australia], January 3 (ANI): Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels India skipper Rohit Sharma is now standing a "long way back" from returning to the Test side after sitting out in Sydney.

Speculations and rumours came true when Jasprit Bumrah walked out at the SCG during the time of the toss instead of Rohit. The rumour mill started to report about the seasoned opener's absence from the playing XI due to h