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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Australia Beat India In Pink-Ball Test

After a harrowing defeat in the Perth Test, Australia bounced back to maintain their 100 percent record in pink-ball Tests at the Adelaide Oval, beating India by 10 wickets. India put in a disappointing display, especially with the bat, scoring just 180 and 175 in the two innings of the day-night Test. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant were the only two batters to put in some sort of a fight while veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. failed to inspire. Even experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, brought into the team in place of Washington Sundar, had a disappointing outing.

2nd Test: Australia Thump India At Fortress Adelaide To Level Five-Match Series

A resurgent Australia thumped India by 10 wickets to win the second Test on Sunday and level their blockbuster five-match series 1-1 after a batting and bowling masterclass at fortress Adelaide Oval. Chasing just 19 for victory, openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney steered the hosts to the meagre target without loss on day three of the pink-ball clash. The visitors resumed at 128-5 after their hopes were left in tatters during a final fiery session on Saturday at the hands of an Australian pace onslaught.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head Engage In Animated Chat After India Star's "Abused" Accusation

Tussled, altercations and confrontations are all part of the game but as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, a few lines were crossed. The Australia batter admitted that his face-off with Siraj went a little overboard on Saturday while also claiming that he praised the India pacer's bowling, though jokingly. However, Siraj later countered Head's claims, suggesting the Adelaide Test centurion didn't say "well bowled" and lied about the incident in the press conference after the second day's play. However, it was nice to see the two burying the hatchet during the third day's play which concluded with a hug being exchanged between them.

Australian sprinter, 16, betters Bolt to smash record

The teenager ran 20.04 seconds at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships at his home track in Brisbane, breaking Peter Norman's national record of 20.06 from the 1968 Olympics.

India 175 all out, Australia need 19 to win in Adelaide

India were all out for 175 in their second innings on Sunday, setting Australia a victory target of 19 runs in the day-night second test at Adelaide Oval.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Match Day 3 Live Score: Mohammed Siraj Enters Ground With Boos As Nitish Reddy Misses Out On Fifty

India vs Australia 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Pat Cummins has completed his five-wicket haul and Nitish Kumar Reddy became his latest victim and departed for 42. Jasprit Bumrah has now been joined by Mohammed Siraj as India have only one wicket left.

"Travis Head Abused Me, Lied": Mohammed Siraj Drops Bomb Amid Send-Off Controversy

India pacer Mohammed Siraj broke silence on the controversy that erupted after he gave a fiery send-off to Australia batter Travis Head on Day 2 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Siraj and Head were spotted engaging in a verbal duel after the Australian batter was bowled by the India pacer on Saturday. Head had the opportunity to share his views on the controversy in the post-day press conference. Siraj then broke his silence on the matter ahead of the start of the play on Day 3.

Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Mohammed Siraj After Fiery Send-Off To Travis Head: "Got Stick From Crowd..."

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has described as "unnecessary" the fiery send-off Mohammed Siraj gave to Australian batter Travis Head after the pacer dismissed him for 140 on Day 2 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Gavaskar, speaking on Star Sports, expressed his disapproval of Siraj's actions, emphasising the context of Head's innings. The legendary batter highlighted that Head had played a magnificent knock, becoming a local hero with his eighth Test century and second against India, and Siraj's over-the-top celebration was unwarranted.

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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Australia Beat India In Pink-Ball Test

2nd Test: Australia Thump India At Fortress Adelaide To Level Five-Match Series

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head Engage In Animated Chat After India Star's "Abused" Accusation

Australian sprinter, 16, betters Bolt to smash record

India 175 all out, Australia need 19 to win in Adelaide

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Match Day 3 Live Score: Mohammed Siraj Enters Ground With Boos As Nitish Reddy Misses Out On Fifty

"Travis Head Abused Me, Lied": Mohammed Siraj Drops Bomb Amid Send-Off Controversy

Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Mohammed Siraj After Fiery Send-Off To Travis Head: "Got Stick From Crowd..."