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On Virat Kohli's Retirement Timing, India's Most Controversial Coach's Sharp 'Dignity' Verdict

Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, whose stint as Indian cricket team coach was controversial, believes that for the modern greats of cricket like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, the end will come, but not when others tell them, but when they know. Chappell also reflected on the inevitable decline of elite batsmen and how it manifests in the careers of modern greats like Kohli, Smith, and Root. Chappell examines the phenomenon he calls "Elite Performance Decline Syndrome" (EPDS), offering a rare glimpse into the mental and physical battles faced by cricketers in the twilight of their careers.

KL Rahul Floors Cricket World, Experts Bow Down To India Star's Gabba Show

Making the most of his elevated batting role in the Indian team, KL Rahul hit 84 runs off 139 balls to lay the foundation of India's fightback against Australia at the Gabba. While others like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave away their wickets for cheap, Rahul showed the right mindset and attitude to deal with Australia's pace attack. Eventually, it was a heroic catch by Steve Smith, on the bowling of spinner Nathan Lyon that forced Rahul to head back to the pavilion.

Watch: Steve Smith Redeems Himself In Style, Takes A Stunner To Remove KL Rahul

The third Test between India and Australia was brutally marred with rain. Within three days, the match was halted multiple times due to the heavy rain Brisbane. However, the Australian always had an edge over India right from the very beginning. Asked to bat first, Australia posted 445 with Travis Head scoring 152. Later, India were reduced to 51/4 at stumps on Day 3. Later on Day 4, the fans witnessed a heroic redemption from Australian batter Steve Smith.

Rain To Ruin Action-Packed Day 5 Of India vs Australia 3rd Test In Brisbane? Report Says...

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has said there is a "high chance of showers" on the last day of the Gabba Test being played between India and Australia, according to ESPNcricinfo. It was a day of some fightback for Team India on the fourth day of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Tasked with the challenge of avoiding a follow-on and a potential innings defeat, half-centuries from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, along with a 39-run stand between Bumrah and Akash Deep, helped India end day four at 252/9, giving them a fighting chance. India are trailing by 193 runs. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology said there are "high" chances of rain during late morning and afternoon in Brisbane on Wednesday. They added that the chances of a thunderstorm are possibly severe.

3rd Test: Australia Face Major Blow As Star Pacer Taken For Scans

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood's further participation in the ongoing third Test is in doubt after going off the field with calf soreness in the first session on Day 4. Hazlewood arrived late on the field at the start of play and appeared to struggle when he began his spell, rarely exceeding 131 kmph. His first delivery was a wide long hop, which KL Rahul cut away with ease. During the drinks break following that over, Hazlewood engaged in an extended discussion with Pat Cummins, Steven Smith, and physio Nick Jones before leaving the field.

India vs Australia: Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli's Heads-Turning Act Amazes Harbhajan Singh

Out after only contributing 3 runs to Team India's first innings score in the third Test against Australia, Virat Kohli put in the hard work to redeem himself in the remainder of the contest. Kohli continued his poor form with the bat, as he was removed by Josh Hazlewood on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test. However, on Day 4 of the match, Kohli was spotting hitting the nets, putting extra effort to rediscover his form and contribute better in the second innings.

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 4: Injury Issue Hurts Australia As India Produce Late Fightback

India vs Australia LIVE Score: Nathan Lyon has taken his first wicket of this match and he removed the mighty KL Rahul for 84. Ravindra Jadeja has now been joined by Nitish Kumar Reddy at the crease as six-down India need a solid partnership from these two batters. Earlier, Rahul earned prized lifeline on the first ball of the day as Steve Smith dropped his catch in the slips, on the bowling of Pat Cummins on Day 4 of the third Test at The Gabba. India captain Rohit Sharma, however, couldn't extend his stay in the middle, as he departed after adding just 10 runs to the team's total. The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported today that there is a 90% chance of rain on the last two days of the Brisbane Test played between the Baggy Greens and India on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Live Scorecard)

India's one-man army Bumrah says fine with bowling workload

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been India's one-man army in the ongoing test series against Australia and the 31-year-old said he has no problem shouldering the massive bowling workload.

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On Virat Kohli's Retirement Timing, India's Most Controversial Coach's Sharp 'Dignity' Verdict

KL Rahul Floors Cricket World, Experts Bow Down To India Star's Gabba Show

Watch: Steve Smith Redeems Himself In Style, Takes A Stunner To Remove KL Rahul

Rain To Ruin Action-Packed Day 5 Of India vs Australia 3rd Test In Brisbane? Report Says...

3rd Test: Australia Face Major Blow As Star Pacer Taken For Scans

India vs Australia: Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli's Heads-Turning Act Amazes Harbhajan Singh

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 4: Injury Issue Hurts Australia As India Produce Late Fightback

India's one-man army Bumrah says fine with bowling workload