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"Virat Kohli Sent Him Back...": Steve Smith Provides New Insight Into Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out

Australia's Steve Smith credited a last-session breakthrough, including the dramatic run-out of Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal at the end of the second day's play as the turning point in the Boxing Day Test that could decide the outcome of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Smith highlighted the mix-up between Jaiswal and Virat Kohli as a "huge play" that shifted momentum decisively in Australia's favour. “It looks like Jaiswal called ‘yes' and ran and Virat sent him back. It is as simple as that,” Smith said after the second day's play.

Watch: Sam Konstas' Old Video Of Picking Virat Kohli Over Steve Smith Goes Viral

Australia's teenager Sam Konstas impressed one and all with his batting approach in his maiden international innings. Opening the batting for Australia against India in the fourth Test, the right-handed batter smashed a 60 runs at a strike rate of 92.31. However, this was not the sole reason that the Australia star hogged a lot of limelight. Another big reason that put Konstas' name in focus was his altercation with India's Virat Kohli. In 10th over of the Australian innings, while crossing over, Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders and quickly turned around to glance at each other, engaging in a heated exchange of words.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Run-Out Huge In Bigger Context Of Match: Steve Smith

Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out will be huge in the broader context of the fourth Test match against India as it also affected Virat Kohli's concentration, who till then looked good for a "masterclass", said Australia's batting hero Steve Smith on Friday. Jaiswal, who was quite fluent during his 118-ball stay that yielded 82 runs on the second day, was way short of his crease after a mix-up with Virat Kohli (36) while attempting a quick single, handing Australia the breakthrough that could prove decisive.

There's Difference Between Being Out Of Runs And Out Of Form: Steve Smith

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith always knew that he was "out of runs" but never "out of form" as he got back-to-back Test hundreds against India within a week of each other after 18 months of lull. Having scored his 33rd ton in Brisbane, Smith equalled Sunil Gavaskar's then world record of 34 hundreds on the second day of the fourth Test at the MCG on Friday. Asked how did he chug along all these days when big runs were not coming that easily, Smith dived deep into his inner core.

Steve Smith Becomes Victim To 'Most Bizarre Dismissal Of 2024', His Reaction Says It All

Steve Smith's fifth Boxing Day Test century lifted Australia to 474 in the first innings of their 4th Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. Smith (140) crunched his second century in as many Tests as Australia built a daunting total, with the hosts having resumed on 311-6 after a dominant opening day where all their top four blasted 50 or more to lay a solid platform. However, Smith got out in a rather bizarre manner, falling 10 runs short of a landmark 150.

Late Boland burst puts India under pressure in MCG test

MELBOURNE :India suffered a disastrous run-out and Scott Boland took two wickets to leave the tourists in trouble at 164 for five on day two of the fourth test on Friday, after another Steve Smith century helped Australia post an imposing 474.

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.

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"Virat Kohli Sent Him Back...": Steve Smith Provides New Insight Into Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out

Watch: Sam Konstas' Old Video Of Picking Virat Kohli Over Steve Smith Goes Viral

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Run-Out Huge In Bigger Context Of Match: Steve Smith

There's Difference Between Being Out Of Runs And Out Of Form: Steve Smith

Steve Smith Becomes Victim To 'Most Bizarre Dismissal Of 2024', His Reaction Says It All

Late Boland burst puts India under pressure in MCG test

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