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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.

"Will Bowl 20 Overs...": Mitchell Starc's Warning To India Ahead Of Day 5 Of MCG Test

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said that he is not bothered by his fitness concerns and is ready to bowl 20 overs of pace in his low 140 kmph speed if team wants him to on the final day of the fourth Test at Melbourne. After day three of the ongoing Boxing Day Test, pacer Scott Boland had revealed that Starc had suffered a niggle while bowling. Starc delivered 25 wicketless overs, conceeding 86 runs at an economy rate of 3.40.

"Ego Took Over...": Sunil Gavaskar On His Brutal Criticism Of Rishabh Pant's Dismissal

Legendary Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar said that he is very passionate about Indian cricket and explained the reason behind his brutal criticism of Rishabh Pant's dismissal during the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. Pant was dismissed by Scott Boland while trying to play a flick shot and that led to Gavaskar blasting the youngster and calling the shot "stupid". He went on to say that Pant should not even bother to go inside the Indian dressing room. On Sunday, Gavaskar opened up about his comments and said that "Test cricket is not easy".

"Don't Think India Will Be Batting For A Draw": Ex-Australia Star On Boxing Day Test

As the stage is set for an epic climax to the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, former Aussie all-rounder Steve O'Keefe opined that India will not be looking for a draw and try hard to win the crucial fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the final day of the encounter. India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and fellow pacer Mohammed Siraj dismantled the Aussies top and middle order, but the hosts fought hard on the back of Marnus Labuschagne (70) and Pat Cummins (41).

Jasprit Bumrah Heartbroken, Fans Stunned As No-Ball Provides Australia Lifeline In 4th Test - Watch

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was left distraught as a no-ball provided Australia with a major lifeline on Day 4 of the fourth Test match in Melbourne on Sunday. The incident happened on the final over of the day when Bumrah dismissed Nathan Lyon but was left disappointed as the umpire signalled a no-ball. With India needing one wicket to bowl out Australia, Lyon edged the delivery from Bumrah straight to KL Rahul in the slips. However, the joy was short-lived as the no-ball denied him a five-wicket haul and his disappointing reaction said it all.

Australian Tail Wags After Bumrah Jasprit Magic, 4th Test Poised For Exciting Finish

Jasprit Bumrah left the hosts in a daze with a dream spell but the courageous Australian lower order steered the side to a commanding 333-run lead on Sunday, setting up the Boxing Day Test for an intriguing last-day finish. Australia finished the fourth day at 228 for nine, leaving India skipper Rohit Sharma a bit irritated as the home team was in a spot at 156 for 8 at one stage. Australia's number 8, 10 and 11 batters saw off nearly 35 overs and it could prove decisive if India doesn't bat exceedingly well on a track which has remained true in all four days.

On Australian Fans 'Heckling' Virat Kohli, MCG Official Breaks Silence: "No Complaint..."

Star India batter Virat Kohli was booed by Australian fans on Day 2 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. A section of the crowd was heard jeering at Kohli as he walked out to bat. In fact, Kohli had a stare down at fans, who were seen mocking him following his dismissal late on Day 2. Kohli was stopped from confronting them by a security offical, who calmed him down before things could escalate.

Australia's tail wags to frustrate India in Melbourne test

MELBOURNE :A Marnus Labuschagne half-century and stubborn tail-end batting drove Australia to a 333-run lead at the end of day four in the fourth test in Melbourne on Sunday, leaving India facing a record chase to steal an unlikely victory.

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

"Will Bowl 20 Overs...": Mitchell Starc's Warning To India Ahead Of Day 5 Of MCG Test

"Ego Took Over...": Sunil Gavaskar On His Brutal Criticism Of Rishabh Pant's Dismissal

"Don't Think India Will Be Batting For A Draw": Ex-Australia Star On Boxing Day Test

Jasprit Bumrah Heartbroken, Fans Stunned As No-Ball Provides Australia Lifeline In 4th Test - Watch

Australian Tail Wags After Bumrah Jasprit Magic, 4th Test Poised For Exciting Finish

On Australian Fans 'Heckling' Virat Kohli, MCG Official Breaks Silence: "No Complaint..."

Australia's tail wags to frustrate India in Melbourne test