Amidst plenty of discussion on whether Virat Kohli was not out or not on day one of fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, former Australia captain said he was not convinced by the not-out decision.

A third-umpire decision involving Virat Kohli created a huge talking point on the opening day of the fifth and last Test of the ongoing 2024-25 Border–Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Sydney on Friday.

Ricky Ponting questions the timing and phrasing of Rohit Sharma's decision to "opt out" of the crucial SCG Test, adding intrigue to India's series-decider while reflecting on the challenges ahead for Sharma's Test career.