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India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 Live Updates: Jaiswal Smashes Fifty, India Need To Score At...

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 Live Updates: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fighting half-century as he and Rishabh Pant look to rescue India following the failure of veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. India suffered a bitter blow right before lunch when Kohli departed by edging a delivery into the hands of the slips. Earlier, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also departed cheaply, for 9 and 0 respectively. It was Pat Cummins who picked Rohit's wicket, handing his counterpart an unwanted record. In the same over, Cummins then dismissed Rahul for a duck. Mitchell Starc emerged as big wicket-taker for Australia later on, removing Kohli by inviting him to drive a 6th stump delivery. By Lunch, India had lost three wickets for just 33 runs while chasing 340. (Live Scorecard)

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.

"I Am Your Father": Australia Media Insults Virat Kohli Again, Hits All-New Low

Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian media isn't something new. Over the years, Kohli has had several battles with Australian media during India's tours Down Under. Be it Kohli's altercation with journalists at the Melbourne airport or his heated exchange with Sam Konstas prompting media backlash, Kohli has been making headlines in local papers since the start of the 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After being branded a 'joker' over his clash with Konstas, Kohli has been targeted in the local papers again.

Indian Sports In 2024: Year Of Monumental Victories, Breakthroughs, And Near Misses

A cricket World Cup, half a dozen Olympic medals and two chess world champions. Year 2024 gave the average Indian sports fan unprecedented reasons to celebrate as peaks outnumbered the valleys in a confident march towards a promising future. Tales that bear repeating were many but the year going by will primarily be remembered for four dates -- June 29, July 30, December 12 and December 28. A big step towards the future was the formal expression of intent to host the 2036 Olympics, a move that has the potential to change the sporting landscape of the country.

On Australian Fans 'Heckling' Virat Kohli, MCG Official Breaks Silence: "No Complaint..."

Star India batter Virat Kohli was booed by Australian fans on Day 2 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. A section of the crowd was heard jeering at Kohli as he walked out to bat. In fact, Kohli had a stare down at fans, who were seen mocking him following his dismissal late on Day 2. Kohli was stopped from confronting them by a security offical, who calmed him down before things could escalate.

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.

Father's Sacrifice, 'Virat Kohli' Dream And CSK Net Bowler: Know Everything About Nitish Kumar Reddy

As Nitish Kumar Reddy completed an astonishing maiden Test ton in just his fourth Test in front of a packed crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), visuals of his father Mutyala Reddy's tears and joy won the hearts of cricket fans around the world. Reddy's journey has been a long one, filled with huge sacrifices from his father. But from having to see his father sacrifice his job in order to support his career, to getting his Test cap from his idol Virat Kohli, to slamming his first Test century, it has been a remarkable ride for Nitish Reddy.

"If My Life Was On Line...": Ex-Australia Star On Why Virat Kohli Is Greater Than Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli has copped a fair bit of criticism in recent weeks due to his patchy form amidst a crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. However, in a superlative compliment, former Australia opener and current Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) coach Justin Langer has stated that he would pick Virat Kohli over any other batter in the history of cricket if he needed to pick someone to bat for his life. Yes, even ahead of icons like Sachin Tendulkar or Brian Lara.

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India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 Live Updates: Jaiswal Smashes Fifty, India Need To Score At...

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

"I Am Your Father": Australia Media Insults Virat Kohli Again, Hits All-New Low

Indian Sports In 2024: Year Of Monumental Victories, Breakthroughs, And Near Misses

On Australian Fans 'Heckling' Virat Kohli, MCG Official Breaks Silence: "No Complaint..."

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

Father's Sacrifice, 'Virat Kohli' Dream And CSK Net Bowler: Know Everything About Nitish Kumar Reddy

"If My Life Was On Line...": Ex-Australia Star On Why Virat Kohli Is Greater Than Sachin Tendulkar