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'Run-scoring For Virat Kohli Getting Bit Difficult Because...': Sanjay Manjrekar Points Out Flaw In India Star's Batting

Virat Kohli failed to make a noticeable contribution in India's first innings of the ongoing World Test Championship final against Australia. The batter scored only 14 runs off 31 balls as a bouncing short ball from Mitchell Starc hit the shoulder of his bat and went into the hands of Steve Smith at slip. Pointing out a major flow in Kohli's batting, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that he needs to start batting from the back foot rather than trying to come on the front foot every ball.

"Develop The Ability To Be Disliked...": Virat Kohli's Cryptic Instagram Story Has Internet Talking

Team India's top-order crumbled once again and had no response to the guile of Australia's pace attack on Day 2 of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval on Thursday. With the early dismissal of openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill before tea and Cheteshwar Pujara early in the third session, the pressure was on Virat Kohli to delivery. However, the former India captain was undone by Mitchell Starc's short-pitched delivery. Kohli had to walk back to the pavilion after scoring just 14 off 31 balls and India were reduced to 71/4.

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 4: Umesh Yadav Removes Marnus Labuschagne As Australia Go Five Down vs India

Ind vs Aus Live Score WTC Final Day 4: Umesh Yadav struck a timely blow to put Australia five wickets down against India on Day 4 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval. Australia resumed play on 123/4 before Umesh struck on the third over of the day to get the better of Labuschagne.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Hits Marnus Labuchagne With Vicious Bouncer, Gets Crowd Buzzing

Australia are in control of the proceedings against India in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval. At stumps on Day 2, Australia were 123/4 and leading India by 296 runs. After posting a total of 469 in the first innings, the Pat Cummis-led side restricted India to a below-par total of 296. While the Indian team did put up a fightback on Day 3, the ball remains in Australia's court with two full days of cricket to be played. Despite their team being on the backfoot for the majority of the match, the fans of the Team India have come in huge numbers to support them.

Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Bishan Singh Bedi To Script Huge India Test Record

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday created history, as he surpassed compatriot Bishan Singh Bedi to become the country's most successful left-arm spinner in the history of Test cricket. Jadeja accomplished this during India's ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval. In Australia's second innings, Jadeja put to an end innings of two centurions from the first innings, Steve Smith (34) and Travis Head (18). Jadeja ended the day with figures of 2/25 in nine overs.

"Important To Do That As...": Mohammed Siraj's Cheeky Take On Throwing Ball At Steve Smith

India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday said the team planned to bowl only bouncers to Travis Head irrespective of the outcome after his counterattacking hundred on the opening day of the World Test Championship final. Head's 163 off 174 balls has put Australia in a commanding position on the second day at the Oval. The Indians' tactics of not using the short ball against Head was questioned on day one, forcing them to change their plans the following day. Siraj eventually got rid of him with a short ball on the leg side.

India vs Australia, WTC Final: Australia End Day 3 At 123/4, Extend Lead To 296 Runs Against India

India's Ajinkya Rahane revived his international career with a courageous effort in seaming conditions but it could not prevent Australia from extending their supremacy in the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London on Friday. Playing his first Test in 18 months and with his side's back against the wall, Rahane weathered a hostile spell from Australian pacers on way to a memorable 89 off 129 balls on the third day and took India to 296 all out from 152 for six.

Sloppy Australia stay on top in WTC final after Jadeja's double strike

India's Ravindra Jadeja took two prize wickets but Australia remained in command of the World Test Championship final despite an error-strewn display at The Oval on Friday.

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'Run-scoring For Virat Kohli Getting Bit Difficult Because...': Sanjay Manjrekar Points Out Flaw In India Star's Batting

"Develop The Ability To Be Disliked...": Virat Kohli's Cryptic Instagram Story Has Internet Talking

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 4: Umesh Yadav Removes Marnus Labuschagne As Australia Go Five Down vs India

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Hits Marnus Labuchagne With Vicious Bouncer, Gets Crowd Buzzing

Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Bishan Singh Bedi To Script Huge India Test Record

"Important To Do That As...": Mohammed Siraj's Cheeky Take On Throwing Ball At Steve Smith

India vs Australia, WTC Final: Australia End Day 3 At 123/4, Extend Lead To 296 Runs Against India

Sloppy Australia stay on top in WTC final after Jadeja's double strike