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Late Collapse Puts India On Back Foot Heading Into Day 3, Hopes Pinned On Rishabh Pant

India reached 164 for five at stumps on day two, trailing Australia by 310 runs in the fourth Test here on Friday. Skipper Rohit Sharma (3) fell cheaply once again before Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) and Virat Kohli (36) steadied the ship with a 102-run stand. Jaiswal was run out following a mix up with Kohli, who was caught behind in the following over. Australia were all out after lunch with Steve Smith scoring his 34th Test hundred. Resuming at their overnight score of 311 for six, the hosts added 163 runs on the day to post a commanding total.

"It Was My Call": How Mix-Up With Virat Kohli Cost Yashasvi Jaiswal His Wicket. Watch

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli were involved in a terrible mix-up on Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. The pair added 102 runs for the third wicket before the incident led to Jaiswal's dismissal. It all unfolded on the final ball of the 41st over, which was bowled by Scott Boland. Jaiswal clipped a delivery towards mid-on and immediately called for a signal. However, Kohli was unaware of the fielder's position and was late to react to the call.

"Booted Him Out": Ex-Australia Star On Shubman Gill's Axing From India's Playing XI

The fourth Test turned out to be the first game in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in which the Indian cricket team decided to enter with two spinners. While Ravindra Jadeja was already a part of India's playing XI from the third game in Brisbane, it was Washington Sundar, who was roped in as a second spinner in the playing XI. India played the first three games of the series with lone spinners in R Ashwin, Sundar and Jadeja, respectively. There was change of plans for the visitors during the fourth game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and it was Shubman Gill who got dropped from the playing XI.

"Started At The Top...": Ex-Australia Star Bluntly Blames Rohit Sharma For India's Struggles

Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich slammed Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for his poor captaincy on day two of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), saying that India is being "bullied" by the Aussies. If the first day of the Test match saw Australia make 300-plus runs, the Indian bowlers still showed a fight by taking six wickets, with four of them coming in the last session. The day two first session was extremely poor for the Indian team as Steve Smith and skipper Pat Cummins were all over Indian bowlers, even Jasprit Bumrah, as they scored at a run rate above five. While Smith reached a brilliant 34th Test ton, a useful 49 from Cummins took Australia to 454/7 at the end of session one.

Under-Fire Virat Kohli Walks Into Ground Amid Loud Boos From Fans In Melbourne. Video

Star India batter Virat Kohli made headlines in Australia during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), though not for his exploits with the bat but for his antics on the field. Kohli deliberately 'walked into' Australian youngster Sam Konstas on Day 1, prompting the ICC match referee to penalise him with a fine. While Kohli accepted his mistake, fans in Australia aren't yet ready to forgive the India star. As Kohli walked onto the field with the bat in hand in the final session of second day's play, the entire MCG erupted with boos.

Cummins strikes twice after Smith puts Australia in charge at MCG

MELBOURNE :Pat Cummins dismissed both India's openers, including KL Rahul on the last ball before tea, to leave India 51 for two on day two of the fourth test on Friday after another Steve Smith century helped the hosts post an imposing first innings 474.

Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar Rip Into Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Over 4th Test Tactics

India captain Rohit Sharma continues to court criticism over his baffling strategy and selection calls in the Melbourne Test. Since announcing the return of Washington Sundar to India's playing XI for the Boxing Day Test -- which came at the cost of Shubman Gill -- Rohit has had his decision-making questioned time and again. Be it the use of his bowlers, or match-ups used against different Australian batters, Rohit struggled to get the best out of India's bowling attack for the first two days. Some of his decisions received public criticism from legends like Suni Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri.

"If R Ashwin Knew That India...": Ex-Coach's Firm Statement On Spin Legend's Retirement Call

Just days after Ravichandran Ashwin's abrupt retirement from Test cricket, Team India have entered the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne with two spinners in the playing XI. Both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar featured in India's lineup, with the latter coming in place of Shubman Gill. The change has prompted former India coach Ravi Shastri to comment that had Ashwin known about India's strategy to play two spinners, he may not have announced his retirement after the third Test.

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Late Collapse Puts India On Back Foot Heading Into Day 3, Hopes Pinned On Rishabh Pant

"It Was My Call": How Mix-Up With Virat Kohli Cost Yashasvi Jaiswal His Wicket. Watch

"Booted Him Out": Ex-Australia Star On Shubman Gill's Axing From India's Playing XI

"Started At The Top...": Ex-Australia Star Bluntly Blames Rohit Sharma For India's Struggles

Under-Fire Virat Kohli Walks Into Ground Amid Loud Boos From Fans In Melbourne. Video

Cummins strikes twice after Smith puts Australia in charge at MCG

Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar Rip Into Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Over 4th Test Tactics

"If R Ashwin Knew That India...": Ex-Coach's Firm Statement On Spin Legend's Retirement Call