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"Overestimated. Got Reality Check": Ex-India Star Attacks Rohit Sharma And Co.

Former cricketer Atul Wasan on Monday termed the India's 184 runs defeat to Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, "a reality check." "How can you undermine Australia? On the last tour, you did a good job. It doesn't happen like this that you go there (Australia) and win every time. I think we had an overestimation of our team and we got a reality check," Wasan told ANI. This defeat comes in stark contrast to India's previous tour in Australia, where they emerged victorious with a 2-1 series win. This time, however, Australia has taken a 2-1 lead, with the final Test set to be played in Sydney from Friday.

"If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retire, Not A Worry": Ex-Australia Coach's Big Verdict, Gives Reason

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, feels former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann. The 54-year-old, who played 27 Tests and 117 ODIs during his decade-long career, is also captivated by Jasprit Bumrah's skills, claiming to have never seen any player have more impact in a single series. Talking about impending retirements of Rohit and Kohli following their poor show in the ongoing series where India trail 1-2, Lehmann was empathetic and practical about the transition in Indian cricket.

On Underperforming Australia Star Mitchell Marsh, Coach Says "Haven't Required..."

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald conceded that Mitchell Marsh has fallen short of expectations with the bat against India but remained optimistic about Mitchell Starc's availability for the pivotal fifth Test in Sydney. Starc's fitness remains the primary worry for the hosts after the pacer battled through sore ribs from day three of the Boxing Day Test but still managed to bowl effectively, including claiming the prized wicket of Virat Kohli on the final day.

Watch: Australian Media Puts Yashasvi Jaiswal-DRS Row To Bed With Fresh Evidence

Australia have taken an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy after a 184-run win over India in the fourth Test in Melbourne. While positives are hard to find after such a crushing loss, the tireless Jasprit Bumrah's nine-wicket haul will be remembered for a long time. The young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's lone fight in the second innings where he scored 84 off 208 balls also showed that Indian cricket is in safe hands.

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

There's no hiding the fact that seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to stand up to the challenge in Australia and deliver runs from their bat. While the retirement topic is already looming over India captain Rohit, Kohli too is in the line of fire over his failure to correct the only mistake that has resulted in his dismissals on the tour Down Under. India great Sunil Gavaskar didn't mince his words as he gave selectors food for thought over the future of senior players in the Indian team like Kohli and Rohit.

R Ashwin Clarifies After "Good Leaders Always..." Post Triggers Storm On Social Media

As Team India stood on the cusp of a defeat in the 4th Test against Australia, an intriguing post came from the recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin. The veteran off-spinner who said goodbye to international cricket after the conclusion of the 3rd Test in Brisbane, was rooting for the Indian team to salvage a draw at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. As the 5th day's play witnessed the end of the second session, Ashwin shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), imparting some 'leadership wisdom'. However, everything changed for India just when the third and final session began.

After Sam Konstas' Brilliant Debut, Ex-Australia Star Demands More "Bravery" From Senior Batters

Lavishing praise on young Sam Konstas, former opener David Warner has urged Australia's senior players to adopt a similar aggressive approach when facing Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been a dominant force with the ball in the ongoing series. The 19-year-old Konstas played some stunning scoops and laps off Bumrah en route to a 65-ball 60 on his Test debut during the fourth Test at Melbourne, which the Aussies won by 184 runs on Monday. "It was very special. People are going to criticise him as well. That's the nature of the beast, that's the way he is going to play," Warner told AAP.

Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena

NEW DELHI : Speculation that India captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli are set to call time on their test careers has snowballed as the veteran pair continue to struggle in the five-test series in Australia.

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"Overestimated. Got Reality Check": Ex-India Star Attacks Rohit Sharma And Co.

"If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retire, Not A Worry": Ex-Australia Coach's Big Verdict, Gives Reason

On Underperforming Australia Star Mitchell Marsh, Coach Says "Haven't Required..."

Watch: Australian Media Puts Yashasvi Jaiswal-DRS Row To Bed With Fresh Evidence

Sunil Gavaskar's Unfiltered Message To Ajit Agarkar Amid Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharna Exit Talks

R Ashwin Clarifies After "Good Leaders Always..." Post Triggers Storm On Social Media

After Sam Konstas' Brilliant Debut, Ex-Australia Star Demands More "Bravery" From Senior Batters

Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena