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Virat Kohli Turns 'Virtual Captain' In MCG vs Australia. Viral Video Proves

Virat Kohli was seen setting the field during Australia's second innings of the 4th Test in Melbourne on Sunday. The former India captain rolled back the glory days as he was actively involved in team discussions. Kohli, who stepped down as Test captain in 2022, was seen helping India skipper Rohit Sharma in making the field changes. He was also constantly on Rohit's ear as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj stunned Australia's top-order. A video of the same went viral on social media.

"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.

How Virat Kohli Masterminded Steve Smith's Early Dismissal With Mohammed Siraj In 4th Test - Watch

Virat Kohli came up with a brilliant plan with Mohammed Siraj to dismiss Steve Smith during Day 4 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia on Sunday. Kohli was caught on the stump mic instructing Siraj to bowl from the corner of the wicket in order to draw the batter wide of the crease. “Kone se, kone se, har ball kone se. Usko pasand hai kone se (Bowl wide from the corner of the wicket. He likes it from there),” In the past, Smith lost his wicket while chasing the deliveries outside the off stump and the plan worked for India as well on Sunday. Smith ended up edging the wide delivery straight to Rishabh Pant and the video of the entire incident has gone viral.

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.

Barnstorming Bumrah bowls India back into Melbourne test

MELBOURNE :Pace dynamo Jasprit Bumrah blitzed Australia's middle order in a thrilling three-wicket burst on Sunday to turn the fourth test on its head and give India some hope of pulling off an unlikely victory.

Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158

MELBOURNE : Pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah took revenge for his first innings battering by Sam Konstas when he bowled Australia's teen debutant cheaply early on day four of the fourth test on Sunday after India were dismissed for 369.

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma Changes Strategy As Second Session Begins

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Updates: After troubling Usman Khawaja with his pace, Mohammed Siraj finally provided with a big breakthrough as he dismissed the Australia opener for 21. Apart from him, Jasprit Bumrah also removed the young opener Sam Konstas for 8. Two-down Australia currently have Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj didn't manage to hang on for long, with the all-rounder becoming the 10th wicket to fall as the tourists were bowled out for 369 runs. Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon picked up three wickets each as India were bowled out on Day 4 of the 4th Test against Australia at the MCG. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: Day After Sam Konstas Face-Off, Virat Kohli's Sweet Gesture For Steve Smith Goes Viral

A day after Virat Kohli's shoulder-bumping incident with Sam Konstas, the India star was seen sharing a heartfelt moment with opponent batter Steve Smith. Notably, Kohli was involved in a heated face-off with Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Kohli's act even saw him getting a fine of 20 per cent match fee from the International Cricket Council and one demerit point. However, what Kohli did on the next day of the match was just praiseworthy. He did something which will work as an inspiration for all.

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Virat Kohli Turns 'Virtual Captain' In MCG vs Australia. Viral Video Proves

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

How Virat Kohli Masterminded Steve Smith's Early Dismissal With Mohammed Siraj In 4th Test - Watch

Australia's tail wags to frustrate India in Melbourne test

Barnstorming Bumrah bowls India back into Melbourne test

Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma Changes Strategy As Second Session Begins

Watch: Day After Sam Konstas Face-Off, Virat Kohli's Sweet Gesture For Steve Smith Goes Viral