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Ravi Shastri Praises Jasprit Bumrah For "Making The Ball Talk" As Pacer Delivers Historic Spell At MCG

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his performances during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, saying that he has made the ball talk and opened the fourth Test at Melbourne big time. Bumrah continued to break records left and right as he continued his red-hot form in the ongoing series, bringing his wicket-tally to a massive 29 scalps at an average of 13.24, with two five-wicket hauls to his name. During the second innings, Bumrah took 4/56 in 24 overs at an economy rate of 2.33. He took wickets of Sam Konstas, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey.

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Would Be Happy Starting On Day 5. Experts Explain Why

Australia extended their lead over India in the second innings of the ongoing 4th Test in Melbourne. At the close of play on Day 4, the hosts were ahead by 333 runs, with Nathan Lyon (41*) and Scott Boland (10*) unbeaten. The pair added an unbeaten 55 runs for the 10th wicket to take Australia's lead over 300, setting up on what promises to be an exciting final day of the match on Monday. With all three results likely on Day 5, India will have to chase a record total at the MCG to win the match.

"Calm Down": Ravi Shastri Launches Strong Support To Rishabh Pant After Sunil Gavaskar's Rant

Rishabh Pant was at the receiving end of viral rant by Sunil Gavaskar after the wicket threw his wicket on Day 3 of the 4th Test leaving India in a precarious situation. Pant did start well and got a few boundaries but then the urge to play the falling lap pull over long-leg brought about his dismissal. "Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! You've got two fielder there and you still go for that. You've missed the previous shot and look where you've been caught. You've caught at deep third man. That is throwing away your wicket. Not in the situation that India was. You have to understand the situation as well. You cannot say that is your natural game. I am sorry that is not your natural game. That is a stupid shot. That is letting your team down badly. He should not be going in that (Indian) dressing room, he should be going into the other dressing room," Gavaskar said on ABC Sport.

Ravi Shastri Calls For Promotion Of Nitish Reddy In Batting Order

Impressed by Nitish Reddy's sensational maiden century, former coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday advocated for his promotion in the batting order, suggesting that a top-six position would provide better balance to India going into the fifth and final Test. The 21-year-old Reddy showed tremendous grit, scoring a dogged 105 not out at number 8 to virtually bail India out on the third day of the Boxing Day Test. "I feel that the way he's batted, this is the last time he will bat at 7," Shastri told Star Sports. "To get the balance of the side, you need him to go higher up the order, either 5 or 6 and then you have the opportunity of playing 5 bowlers to take the 20 wickets, and he's given that kind of confidence to the selectors and the team management and the captain." India's batting has looked brittle, especially with skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant struggling to score runs in the five-Test series so far.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Gives Standing Ovation As Nitish Reddy Slams Historic Century vs Australia

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar termed Nitish Kumar Reddy as the star of Indian cricket after the youngster scored his maiden Test hundred to rescue the side from a precarious situation in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The batting all-rounder returned unbeaten on 105 at stumps on Day 3 after stitching a crucial 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar for the eighth wicket to take India to 385/9 in reply to Australia's 474. "This is the first Test hundred and he is going to score many more in the near future. I am expecting to see him among the runs in the future. He is a star of the Indian cricket," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

India vs Australia 4th Test: Nitish Reddy Is A Star Of Indian Cricket, Says Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar termed Nitish Kumar Reddy as the star of Indian cricket after the youngster scored his maiden Test hundred to rescue the side from a precarious situation in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The batting all-rounder returned unbeaten on 105 at stumps on Day 3 after stitching a crucial 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar for the eighth wicket to take India to 385/9 in reply to Australia's 474. "This is the first Test hundred and he is going to score many more in the near future. I am expecting to see him among the runs in the future. He is a star of the Indian cricket," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

Ravi Shastri's Rant Against "Desperate" Australia As Virat Kohli Gets Labelled 'Clown'

The Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas altercation on Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia became a big talking point among fans and experts. While Kohli was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over his act and was handed a 20 percent fine on match fee, Australian media isn't entirely happy with the weightage of the punishment. The Friday morning papers, ahead of the start of Day 2 in Melbourne, went viral on social media with certian publications deciding to insult Kohil by calling him a 'joker'. Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who is in Australia as an expert, labelled the local media 'desperate' over the nature of the coverage.

"Don't Think Anyone Has Treated Jasprit Bumrah Like That": Ex-India Captain Impressed With Sam Konstas

Former head coach Ravi Shastri saw shades of iconic opener Virender Sehwag when he watched Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas take on the Indian pace attack on the opening day of the Boxing Day match at the MCG. Jasprit Bumrah, widely regarded as the best pacer across all formats, was left speechless by the young Konstas. His audacious yet brave approach, being aggressive against India's top-tier bowlers, riled up the Indian team, especially Virat Kohli.

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Ravi Shastri Praises Jasprit Bumrah For "Making The Ball Talk" As Pacer Delivers Historic Spell At MCG

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Would Be Happy Starting On Day 5. Experts Explain Why

"Calm Down": Ravi Shastri Launches Strong Support To Rishabh Pant After Sunil Gavaskar's Rant

Ravi Shastri Calls For Promotion Of Nitish Reddy In Batting Order

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Gives Standing Ovation As Nitish Reddy Slams Historic Century vs Australia

India vs Australia 4th Test: Nitish Reddy Is A Star Of Indian Cricket, Says Sunil Gavaskar

Ravi Shastri's Rant Against "Desperate" Australia As Virat Kohli Gets Labelled 'Clown'

"Don't Think Anyone Has Treated Jasprit Bumrah Like That": Ex-India Captain Impressed With Sam Konstas