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Rohit Sharma Reaches Giant Landmark, Joins Kohli, Tendulkar, Dhoni In Elite List

India captain Rohit Sharma got off to a fine start in the first innings of the Ahmedabad Test against Australia, scoring 35 runs off 58 balls before being sent packing by Matthew Kuhnemann. Until being dismissed, Rohit was oozing with confidence, hitting 3 fours and also a six. Though his stay on the crease couldn't last for more than 58 balls, that was enough for him to reach a historic milestone for the Indian cricket team in international cricket.

Shubman Gill Registers 2nd Test Century, Virat Kohli's Reaction Is Pure Gold

Shubman Gill continued his second hundred in the longest format of the game on Day 3 of the 4th Test against Australia. It was in the third Test at Indore that Gill earned the nod to open alongside Rohit Sharma, with the team management deciding to drop KL Rahul, owing to his poor form. Gill didn't manage to make the most of his outing in the third Test but stepped up and delivered in Ahmedabad. The young opening batter scored only his second century for India in red-ball cricket, orchestrating an over 100-run partnership with Cheteshwar Pujara for the third wicket.

Cheteshwar Pujara Achieves Unique Record, Joins Tendulkar, Laxman, Dravid in Elite List

The Mr. Consistent in Indian cricket when it comes to Tests, Cheteshwar Pujara, added a new feather to his cap as he became reached the 2000-run landmark in Tests against Australia. Pujara, whose place in the Indian team was questioned not too long ago, seems to have hit the purple patch once again, putting useful runs on the board for the Indian team. On Day 3 of the 4th Test against Australia, Pujara crossed the 2000-run mark in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a feat not achieved by any active Indian cricketer at present.

Ravi Shastri's No-Nonsense Response To Dinesh Karthik's Kuldeep-Axar Question

With just one wicket in the first three matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Axar Patel found his place in the Indian team becoming a subject of debate. Though the all-rounder scored important runs with the bat, many wondered if selecting Kuldeep Yadav in his place would give the Indian bowling attack a boost. As the subject was being discussed in commentary during the Day 2 of the Ahmedabad Test, cricketing stars like Dinesh Karthik and Ravi Shastri expressed their views in a strong manner.

India vs Australia: Amid Bowlers' Struggle, Aakash Chopra's Cryptic Take On Ahmedabad Pitch

The Team India management courted plenty of criticism after the first three Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy concluded well within 3 days each. Many questioned the hosts' decision to prepare rank-turners, especially after the Indore pitch in the third Test was rated "poor" by the International Cricket Council. As the 4th Test in Ahmedabad arrived, an absolutely flat surface awaited the two teams. Seeing India struggle to pick up wickets on teh surface while two Australian batters -- Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green -- piled up individual hundreds, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra posted a cryptic tweet on the subject of pitches.

"Hi Dadda": Usman Khawaja's Daughters Cheer As Batter Scores Big In 4th Test Against India. See Pic

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored a sensational 180, helping Australia post 480 runs being the side was bundled out by India on day two of the fourth Test on Friday. Khawaja's mammoth knock off 422 balls and his 208-run fifth-wicket partnership with Green put the tourists in the box seat in Ahmedabad. It was indeed a special knock for Khawaja as he raced to his first Test century on Indian soil on Thursday before taking the knock further on the following day.

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Eye Solid Opening Stand Against Australia

IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will look to convert India's start into a solid one on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth and final Test match against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. On Friday, India made sure that they end Day 2 without losing a wicket after skittling out Australia for 480 in the first innings of the game. India were 36 for 0 at stumps, trailing Australia by 446 runs, with Gill and Rohit batting unbeaten on 18 and 17, respectively. Earlier, Usman Khawaja slammed a brilliant 180 while Cameron Green scored his maiden Test century as Australia posted a total of 480. Ravichandran Ashwin (6 for 91) was the most successful bowler for India as he picked up five wickets on the second day. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Shubman Gill Can't Stop Smiling As Fan Finds Ball In Stands After Huge Six

Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green were both brilliant for Australia but a fan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad emerged as the unlikely hero on Day 2 of the fourth Test encounter between India and Australia on Friday. Towards the end of day's play, Shubman Gill slammed Nathan Lyon for a massive six and the ball landed straight in the area covered by white sheets on the side of the sight screen. The ball seemed lost inside the sheets and the umpires decided to opt for a new ball in order to continue the game. However, a young fan had a different idea as he jumped inside the area and started searching for the ball. "The big fella has gone in," Ravi Shastri remarked in his commentary.

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Rohit Sharma Reaches Giant Landmark, Joins Kohli, Tendulkar, Dhoni In Elite List

Shubman Gill Registers 2nd Test Century, Virat Kohli's Reaction Is Pure Gold

Cheteshwar Pujara Achieves Unique Record, Joins Tendulkar, Laxman, Dravid in Elite List

Ravi Shastri's No-Nonsense Response To Dinesh Karthik's Kuldeep-Axar Question

India vs Australia: Amid Bowlers' Struggle, Aakash Chopra's Cryptic Take On Ahmedabad Pitch

"Hi Dadda": Usman Khawaja's Daughters Cheer As Batter Scores Big In 4th Test Against India. See Pic

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Eye Solid Opening Stand Against Australia

Watch: Shubman Gill Can't Stop Smiling As Fan Finds Ball In Stands After Huge Six