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"Two Seniors And A Youngster...": Ravi Shastri Pinpoints Reason Behind India's Defeat In 4th Test

Team India's collapse in the second innings of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne left them with almost no chance of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. The lost also left the visitors 2-1 down in the ongoing series. India's top-order and middle-order suffered collapses at different stages, ultimately resulting in a 184-run defeat for them. Former India coach Ravi Shastri pointed out the major reason behind India's defeat, and hinted that Rohit Sharma's poor form was playing a major factor.

Steve Smith Rubbishes Third Umpire's Decision, Says This On Virat Kohli Catch

Australia batter Steve Smith on Friday reacted to India batter Virat Kohli's catch in the first session on Day 1 of the Sydney Test and said that he is 100 per cent sure of getting a hand under it. The incident took place in the 7.5 over of India's first session when Virat Kohli walked in as he replaced Yashasvi Jaiswal on the crease. Kohli faced Australia pacer Scott Boland in his first ball and got saved from another embarrassment. The Aussie pacer delivered a length ball which took an edge from Kohli's bat and went down to Smith. The Aussie batter who was standing on the slips scooped it up but the ball just touched the turf before it was taken by Smith's compatriot at gully.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith's Exchange After Umpiring Drama Over Golden Duck At SCG

Star India batter Virat Kohli earned a valuable lifeline on the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Fans around the world were left shocked after regular skipper Rohit Sharma was rested and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was named the stand-in captain for the final Test of the five-match series. Opting to bat first, India faced early blows as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were sent back with only on the board. After their dismissals, Kohli joined hands with Shubman Gill, where he survived a close call on the very first delivery that he faced.

India vs Australia LIVE, 5th Test, Day 1: Rohit Sharma's Selection In Focus As India Face Australia In A Do-Or-Die Game

India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Live Updates: India face Australia in the fifth and final match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The contest at the Sydney Cricket Ground will kick off on Friday.

Amid Poor Form, Australia World Cup Winner Predicts Virat Kohli Revival In Champions Trophy

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has heaped praise on Sam Konstas for his electrifying debut in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series while also voicing his support for Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Konstas, the 19-year-old, took the cricketing world by storm with his audacious display in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Konstas smashed a quickfire 60 off 65 balls on the opening day, showcasing unconventional shots like scoops against India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

Rohit Sharma's Act During Meet With Australia PM Fuels 'All Is Not Well' Speculations: Report

It has been a tough campaign for Rohit Sharma in the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia. The Indian cricket team skipper missed the first Test as he decided to stay back with his family following the birth of his second child. However, since joining the team in Adelaide, he has scored just 31 runs in three matches and his dismal run has resulted in massive criticism from experts as well as fans. Ahead of the fifth Test match in Sydney beginning on Thursday, there has been a lot of speculation regarding whether he will be dropped and a report by The Times has dropped a massive hint about his future.

"He Should Tell Virat Kohli...": India Great Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Batting' Coaching

India's star batter Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch currently. In the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia, he has scored 167 runs across four games at an average of 27.83. Only once Kohli has reached the three-figure mark while in his other six innings he failed to even score a fifty. It is the channel outside off stump that has been troubling the star batter for a long time now. Kohli seemingly starts his innings with a resolute approach but he still somehow gets dismissed while chasing a delivery outside off stump, more often than not.

Virat Kohli Set For 'Leadership Role' In Tests, Report Says Rohit Sharma Unlikely To...

India captain Rohit Sharma is unlikely to be part of the side's plans, as far as the Test set-up is concerned, post the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rohit has come under fierce criticism for his recent poor form with the bat, while his leadership has also come under heavy scrutiny in the aftermath of India's home Test series loss to New Zealand. According to a report in the Times of India, Rohit is unlikely to continue as a Test cricketer after the series against Australia, but his retirement from the format might not be imminent.

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"Two Seniors And A Youngster...": Ravi Shastri Pinpoints Reason Behind India's Defeat In 4th Test

Steve Smith Rubbishes Third Umpire's Decision, Says This On Virat Kohli Catch

Watch: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith's Exchange After Umpiring Drama Over Golden Duck At SCG

India vs Australia LIVE, 5th Test, Day 1: Rohit Sharma's Selection In Focus As India Face Australia In A Do-Or-Die Game

Amid Poor Form, Australia World Cup Winner Predicts Virat Kohli Revival In Champions Trophy

Rohit Sharma's Act During Meet With Australia PM Fuels 'All Is Not Well' Speculations: Report

"He Should Tell Virat Kohli...": India Great Blasts Gautam Gambhir's 'Batting' Coaching

Virat Kohli Set For 'Leadership Role' In Tests, Report Says Rohit Sharma Unlikely To...