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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.

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live Score: Steve Smith Smashes Back-To-Back Test Tons, Aus Near 400

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live Updates: India captain Rohit Sharma's confusing call to start with Mohammed Siraj before replacing him just one over later with Jasprit Bumrah baffles many. Steve Smith, on the other hand, is cruising towards a century with some fine stroke-play in the morning session of Day 2 of the 4th Test in Melbourne. Bumrah's three wickets on the opening day helped India make a comeback in the game, but Australia still managed to finish the day in a good position, thanks to fifties from Sam Konstas (60), Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72) and Steve Smith. (Live Scorecard)

On Dropping Shubman Gill From 4th Test XI, India Coach Abhishek Nayar's 'Rohit Sharma' Response

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Thursday defended axing Shubman Gill from the Boxing Day Test, saying it was in team's best interest to not only have Rohit Sharma back to his usual opening slot but also add some sting to the attack by drafting in spin all-rounder Washington Sundar. Gill, who missed the first Test due to a finger injury, scored 31 and 28 in the Pink Ball Test and looked the most assured among Indian batters. He, however, got out for a duck in Brisbane. With Rohit Sharma opening the innings and KL Rahul coming at No. 3, Gill had to make way for a third specialist all-rounder in Washington.

Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne Over Boxing Day Test Incident, Has Clear Message For Umpires

The first day of the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne on Thursday saw the hosts' batters dominating the show before the Indian bowlers struck back. Sam Konstas (60), Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), Steve Smith (68) scored half-centuries but Jasprit Bumrah yet again turned out to be India's saviour with a three-wicket haul. Debutant Konstas was particularly impressive as he showed zero nerves and tackled the Indian bowling attack with ease.

4th Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah Keeps India In Game; Australia 311/6 After Impressive Sam Konstas Debut

Jasprit Bumrah's knack of coming up with magic deliveries in crunch situations kept India alive after Australia's top-order, headlined by teen debutant Sam Konstas' stroke-filled half-century, guided the hosts to 311 for 6 on the opening day of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Thursday. If Konstas' audacious 60 off 65 balls enthralled the near sell-out crowd of over 80,000 at the MCG during a humid morning session, Bumrah's (3/75 in 21 overs) deception of length to dismiss Travis Head (0) also had its takers as chants of 'Boom, Boom, Booooomraaaaaaah' reverberated through the stands.

"A Disservice...": On Not Being Given A Farewell, Ravichandran Ashwin Has Final Say

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has played down the idea of being given a big farewell, following his retirement from international cricket. A talking point after Ashwin's retirement was how it had come without any farewell or prior preparation, but instead was announced abruptly to the cricket world. Former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev had even mentioned that had it been upto him, Ashwin would've been allowed to retire with a lot of "respect and happiness". However, Ashwin has maintained his stance in quietly retiring without much of a farewell.

Australia win toss, to bat in fourth test at MCG

MELBOURNE :Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth test against India on a scorching day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

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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

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live Score: Steve Smith Smashes Back-To-Back Test Tons, Aus Near 400

On Dropping Shubman Gill From 4th Test XI, India Coach Abhishek Nayar's 'Rohit Sharma' Response

Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne Over Boxing Day Test Incident, Has Clear Message For Umpires

4th Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah Keeps India In Game; Australia 311/6 After Impressive Sam Konstas Debut

"A Disservice...": On Not Being Given A Farewell, Ravichandran Ashwin Has Final Say

Australia win toss, to bat in fourth test at MCG