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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.

WTC Qualification Scenario: Exact Results India Need To Qualify For Final

The 184-run victory over India at the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has improved the chances of the Pat Cummins-led Australian side of making it to the World Test Championship 2025 final, with the side now needing just one more Test win away from making it to Lord's next year, according to ICC. While Australia are out in front as claimants to the second spot, Rohit Sharma-led India still has an outside chance. Sri Lanka's chances are also alive, but both will need a string of favourable results to keep their hopes alive.

"Wrong Decision": Sunil Gavaskar Loses It On-Air Over Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS Controversy

The dramatic fifth day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne was overshadowed by a contentious dismissal of Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. The decision, made by the third umpire following a disputed DRS review, ignited a storm of criticism from cricketing legends and officials alike, with Sunil Gavaskar and BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla leading the charge against what they described as a 'wrong decision'. Jaiswal, who was batting on a gritty 84 off 208 balls, seemed to be India's best hope of salvaging a draw against Australia's relentless attack.

"Third Umpire Should Have...": BCCI Top Official Breaks Silence As Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS Row Divides Cricket World

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Monday slammed third umpire Saikat Sharfuddoula for Yashasvi Jaiswal's contentious dismissal on the final day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne, saying the India opener was "clearly not out". Jaiswal was batting on 84 when Australia skipper Pat Cummins' down-the-leg snorter cramped him for room while attempting a hook, and the home side went up instantaneously in appeal for a caught behind as Alex Carey completed a tumbling take.

"Try And Maximise...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission On Jasprit Bumrah's Workload

Jasprit Bumrah has been the anchor of India's pace attack in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and has so far taken 30 wickets at an average of 12.83. In contrast, the rest of the Indian bowlers have managed 36 wickets at an average of 41.33. Following India's defeat in the Melbourne Test, where the 31-year-old fast bowler claimed a five-wicket haul, captain Rohit Sharma was questioned about the risk of over-bowling Bumrah. "Yeah, there is," Rohit said, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Time For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire? "If They Are Not Announcing, Selectors Need To...": Ex-India Star

With India failing to prevent Australia from winning the Melbourne Test, former India cricketer Surinder Khanna took a dig at Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma over their poor form in recent matches in the longest format of the game. "What are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli doing? Remove attention from Rishabh Pant. He used to play like this only from day one. He will continue to make such mistakes. Tell me about Kohli and Rohit, what have they doing since the last 40-45 innings? They should automatically sit outside if selectors are not doing it then they should do it themselves. You and I can't throw them out. The kind of form they are in then even if you will bowl, they will get out. I am saying this by experience. The shot which is their scoring one, why should not they play? David Gower and Gundappa Vishwanath scored so many runs by playing cut shots," Surinder Khanna told ANI.

"Rohit Sharma Would Not Be In XI Had He Not Been The Captain": T20 World Cup Winner Rips Into Star

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised serious concerns about India captain Rohit Sharma's place in the Test team amidst his prolonged slump in form after India suffered a 184 run defeat in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pathan suggested that Rohit's current inclusion in the playing XI owes more to his role as captain than his performances with the bat. His remarks come as the cricketing world debates Rohit's future in the longest format following another string of poor scores in the ongoing 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

"Zero Confidence...": Pat Cummins Gives Clear Take On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ultra Edge Row

Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Monday said it's tough to repose full “confidence” on ultra-edge technology but maintained that India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had clearly edged him behind the stumps to Alex Carey. Jaiswal was batting on 84 when he tried to pull a short-pitched delivery from Cummins, only to be collected by Carey. As on-field umpire Joel Wilson did not uphold the appeal, it was referred to the third umpire. Ibne Saikat, third umpire from Bangladesh, however, overruled the on-field decision despite the Snicko not showing any spike.

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

WTC Qualification Scenario: Exact Results India Need To Qualify For Final

"Wrong Decision": Sunil Gavaskar Loses It On-Air Over Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS Controversy

"Third Umpire Should Have...": BCCI Top Official Breaks Silence As Yashasvi Jaiswal DRS Row Divides Cricket World

"Try And Maximise...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission On Jasprit Bumrah's Workload

Time For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire? "If They Are Not Announcing, Selectors Need To...": Ex-India Star

"Rohit Sharma Would Not Be In XI Had He Not Been The Captain": T20 World Cup Winner Rips Into Star

"Zero Confidence...": Pat Cummins Gives Clear Take On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ultra Edge Row