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India vs Australia: 'Pathetic' Umpiring Slammed After India Left Dismayed Over Mitchell Marsh DRS Call

The second day of the second India vs Australia Test saw a controversial moment. Before the end of the first session, India sensed an opportunity and went for a DRS appeal for LBW against Australia's Mitchell Marsh. The on-field umpire gave him not out. India was sure about a LBW and went for a DRS. The third umpire said there are no conclusive evidence that the ball hit the pad first and stayed with the on-field umpire's decision. However, the front on replay suggested otherwise.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Throws Ball In Anger After Australia Batter's Bizarre Action During Pink Ball Test

Mohammed Siraj failed to hold his emotions during an incident on Day 1 of the ongoing Test match between India and Australia at Adelaide Oval. It took place while the right-arm pacer was bowling the 25th over of the Australian innings. Just before the penultimate ball of the over could be bowled, Marnus Labuschagne pulled out of his stance after a distraction in front of the sight screen. A fan was going across the sight screen with a beer snake in his hand. Distracted by it, Labuschagne got away from his stance right before Siraj, who was already on his run-up, could bowl the delivery.

Sunil Gavaskar's Big Advice To India Bowlers In 2nd Australia Test: "Haven't Used..."

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with the Indian bowlers' lack of success with the pink ball on the opening day of the second Test against Australia, saying they ought to have done better. Australia were comfortably placed at 86 for one at stumps after bowling out India for 180 in their first innings, thanks to pacer Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul. Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, "They have to make the batters play as much as they can. And this is what happens when you make the batters play as much as you can."

Virat Kohli Turns Captain, Guides Rohit Sharma And Changes Field During 2nd Test Against Australia

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli turned captain for a bit as he guided skipper Rohit Sharma and set the field during Day 1 of the second Test match against Australia in Adelaide on Friday. Kohli was at his animated best as he tried to break the first-wicket partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney. During the 17th over of the Australia innings, Kohli had a lengthy chat with Rohit and went on to change the field. He also ran from his position at the slips to the bowler Mohammed Siraj to talk to him about strategy as well as the fielding changes.

India vs Australia LIVE, 2nd Test Match Day 2: Under-Pressure Team India Hope For Another Jasprit Bumrah Magic

India vs Australia 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Under-pressure Team India will aim to bounce back on the second day of the ongoing pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. The first day belonged to Australia, who not only bowled the visitors for 180 but also scored 86 runs at the loss of only one wicket by the end of play.

"That's A Good Night": Australia Great Gives Rohit Sharma Send-Off From Commentary Box

Rohit Sharma's return to the Indian team didn't go as planned, with the India captain only scoring three runs before being dismissed by Australia's Scott Boland. Rohit returned to the middle order after years of top-notch performances as an opener, primarily because of KL Rahul's superlative show at the top in Perth. However, not much went right for the India skipper who was dismissed LBW by Boland after spending only minutes on the pitch. Rohit's dismissal also prompted a send-off from Australia great Adam Gilchrist who couldn't resist pointing out the Indian captain's flaws while commentating.

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Brutally Sledges Australia Star In Adelaide Pink Ball Test. Watch

Young Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was on the receiving end of some brutal sledging from none other than Virat Kohli. The incident happened on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Adelaide on Friday. Kohli approached McSweeney after Jasprit Bumrah beat his inside edge with a peach of a delivery late in the final session of the day. "He's got no clue! He's got no clue, Jass (Bumrah)," Kohli said as his brutal sledge was caugh on the stump mic. A video of the same incident has now gone viral on social media.

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne 'Dares' Jasprit Bumrah In Animated Exchange. This Happens Next

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah had an intriguing exchange with Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on Friday. The incident happened after the third ball of 13th over of Australia's innings when Labuschagne defended a good length ball from Bumrah. The Indian cricket team vice-captain picked up the ball and pretended to throw it towards the stumps as Labushcagne had come out of his crease to defend it. The batter then dared Bumrah to throw the ball, to which the Indian pacer smiled and turned back.

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India vs Australia: 'Pathetic' Umpiring Slammed After India Left Dismayed Over Mitchell Marsh DRS Call

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Throws Ball In Anger After Australia Batter's Bizarre Action During Pink Ball Test

Sunil Gavaskar's Big Advice To India Bowlers In 2nd Australia Test: "Haven't Used..."

Virat Kohli Turns Captain, Guides Rohit Sharma And Changes Field During 2nd Test Against Australia

India vs Australia LIVE, 2nd Test Match Day 2: Under-Pressure Team India Hope For Another Jasprit Bumrah Magic

"That's A Good Night": Australia Great Gives Rohit Sharma Send-Off From Commentary Box

"He's Got No Clue": Virat Kohli Brutally Sledges Australia Star In Adelaide Pink Ball Test. Watch

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne 'Dares' Jasprit Bumrah In Animated Exchange. This Happens Next