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"Might Be Opportunities For Bigger Totals...": Steve Smith Ahead Of 4th Test vs India

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith on Wednesday said that the pitch for the fourth and last Test match against India in Ahmedabad would be slightly different to the first three pitches and added they might receive opportunities for bigger totals on this wicket. The fourth Test between India and Australia will begin on Thursday in Ahmedabad with hosts aiming to book their place in the ICC World Test Championship final with a win.

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Lead Holi Celebrations In Australian Camp. See Pics

After Team India's Holi celebration videos created a storm on social media, a series of pictures -- showing the Australian team enjoying the festival of colours -- has now created a new buzz among the fans. Australia registered a comfortable nine-wicket win over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavasakar Trophy in Indore. With this win, the visitors also entered the World Test Championship final. As both the teams are now gearing up for the fourth Test, which will begin from Thursday in Ahmedabad, the Steve Smith-led side took some time off and celebrated Holi on Wednesday.

Pitch mystery adds to Ahmedabad Test intrigue as Australia look to level series

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has seen the playing surfaces attract far more attention than the performance of players and that trend continued on the eve of the series deciding fourth Test in Ahmedabad, which begins on Thursday.

"One Of The Groundsmen Said...": Steve Smith's Big Revelation On Ahmedabad Pitch

Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday said the 22-yard strip at the Narendra Modi Stadium potentially looks to be the "flattest day one track" compared to the previous three pitches where the ball spun from the word go. Australia are 1-2 down in the four-match series but are through to the World Test Championship final and would like to claim moral victory and psychological advantage over India by restoring parity in the final game. "Looks like probably of the four wickets we've seen so far, potentially the flattest on day one," Smith told reporters on the eve of the game.

Pitch intrigue adds to drama ahead of Ahmedabad finale

AHMEDABAD, India : Pitch talk has been a constant feature of India's four-test series against Australia and the trend continued on the eve of the final match in Ahmedabad which is likely to draw a record crowd on Thursday.

Australia Great Puts End To KL Rahul vs Shubman Gill Debate With This Unique Take

After facing a big defeat in the third Test of the four-match series against Australia, Team India is all geared up to face the Steve Smith-led side in the series finale from Thursday in Ahmedabad. In the first two matches, the Rohit Sharma-led side choose KL Rahul over young Shubman Gill in their Playing XI but the Karnataka opener could not produce satisfactory results. Gill was given a chance over Rahul in the third Test but he also failed to play a big knock. As the fourth Test is just around the corner, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting gave a new take on Rahul vs Gill debate and suggested that India should play both batters in the final match.

"That's The Main Challenge": Daniel Vettori Weighs In On Pitches Used In India-Australia Tests

Todd Murphy a 22-year-old inexperienced Australian spinner has somehow found a way to keep up with the veteran spinners featuring in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Murphy found a way to keep up with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Nathan Lyon. He is the talking point of the latest edition of the BGT series. "Todd has that skill that he can be a defensive bowler and he can be an attacking bowler and work around pretty much whatever is required from him in the game. For such a young and inexperienced spinner... to be able to come here and handle these tough situations and perform the role that's required has been impressive," Daniel Vettori said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo

Smith to captain Australia in fourth test as Cummins remains at home

Steve Smith will captain Australia in the fourth and final test against India starting on Thursday as regular captain Pat Cummins remains in Sydney with his family, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.

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"Might Be Opportunities For Bigger Totals...": Steve Smith Ahead Of 4th Test vs India

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Lead Holi Celebrations In Australian Camp. See Pics

Pitch mystery adds to Ahmedabad Test intrigue as Australia look to level series

"One Of The Groundsmen Said...": Steve Smith's Big Revelation On Ahmedabad Pitch

Pitch intrigue adds to drama ahead of Ahmedabad finale

Australia Great Puts End To KL Rahul vs Shubman Gill Debate With This Unique Take

"That's The Main Challenge": Daniel Vettori Weighs In On Pitches Used In India-Australia Tests

Smith to captain Australia in fourth test as Cummins remains at home