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Virat Kohli Replicates Sunil Gavaskar's Impressive Feat With Long-Awaited Test Ton

Virat Kohli finally ended his century drought with a brilliant ton against Australia on Day 4 of the fourth Test match in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Kohli, whose last Test century came way back in 2019, looked completely at ease against the Aussie bowlers and ended up scoring a well-deserved ton in 241 deliveries. With this century, Kohli ended up replicating a similar feat that legendary India batsman Sunil Gavaskar achieved around 40 years ago. This was Kohli's 50th Test match at home and he was able to score a century to celebrate the momentous occasion. Back in 1983, Gavaskar also scored a gritty hundred when he played his 50th Test match at home against West Indies in Delhi.

Nathan Lyon Creates History, Breaks 41-Year-Old Record Against India In 4th Test

India rode Virat Kohli's brilliant century and Axar Patel's equally effective supporting act to take control on Day 4 of the fourth Test match against Australia on Sunday. While the Indian batsmen looking quite comfortable against the Australia bowlers, veteran spinner Nathan Lyon was able to claim a massive milestone. With the dismissal of KS Bharat, Lyon became the highest overseas wicket-taker in Test matches on Indian soil. He currently has 55 wickets from 11 matches in India and he surpassed the record held by former England spinner Derek Underwood. Underwood had 54 wickets against India in away matches from 16 games with best figures of 5 for 84.

"It's Perform Or Perish": Ravichandran Ashwin's Response To Question On Cameron Green Is Harsh Reality

Ravichandran Ashwin praised centurion Cameron Green and spoke about how the Australian or English cricket system can nurture a talent like him. Green, who is playing his 20th Test, scored 114 off 170 balls and his innings was no less significant than Usman Khawaja's 180 that took Australia to a solid first innings score of 480 on the second day of the fourth Test against India on Friday. "I hope you tuned into the IPL auction and hope you saw how Indian cricket fraternity rates Cameron Green," he answered to a question from one of the Australian scribes.

India vs Australia - "There's Still A Result": Nathan Lyon's Huge Prediction For Ahmedabad Test

Nathan Lyon may have got just a single wicket after sending down 30-odd overs on the day but he feels that his effort on Saturday during India's first innings was way better than his 11-wicket match haul in Indore on a track designed for spinners. India finished the third day at 289 for 3 in reply to Australia's 480 on a good batting deck. "It's more of a patient game. When the pitch is like Indore... I felt like I bowled better today than what I did in Indore. And it's just coming down to doing your basics well enough for long enough," Lyon said. For him, Tests like these are decided in the last half an hour and right now it is on even keel.

Sunil Gavaskar Expects Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara To " Break A Few Things". Here's Why

After Australia posted a massive total of 480 in the first innings, Shubman Gill led India's charge with a century on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, the likes of Rohit Sharma (35) and Cheteshwar Pujara (42) missed out on opportunities to notch up big scores. While Rohit threw away his wicket after a lapse in concentration, Pujara too failed to capitalise on his good start. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who is part of the commentary team for the ongoing series, shared his views on both the players.

"Hi Dadda": Usman Khawaja's Daughters Cheer As Batter Scores Big In 4th Test Against India. See Pic

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored a sensational 180, helping Australia post 480 runs being the side was bundled out by India on day two of the fourth Test on Friday. Khawaja's mammoth knock off 422 balls and his 208-run fifth-wicket partnership with Green put the tourists in the box seat in Ahmedabad. It was indeed a special knock for Khawaja as he raced to his first Test century on Indian soil on Thursday before taking the knock further on the following day.

Here's Why Shreyas Iyer Did Not Come Out To Bat In 4th Test vs Australia

India batter Shreyas Iyer did not walk out to bat after Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. Instead, Ravindra Jadeja was promoted up the order. Similarly, on Day 4, wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat joined Virat Kohli in the middle after Jadeja got out, following a bizarre shot-selection. Now, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided an update of Shreyas. The 28-year-old has picked up lower back pain and has been taken for scans.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Expression While Umpire Checks For Short Run Goes Viral

It was a relief for Virat Kohli as he scored his first Test fifty in more than 14 months on Day 3 of the fourth Test encounter between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday. It was a gritty knock from the ex-India skipper, but he was made to wait by the umpire just before he could celebrate the milestone. Kohli placed the ball towards square leg and easily completed two runs to bring up his fifty by the on-field umpires asked him to wait. A review was underway to check if the runs were completely in the proper manner. Kohli, along with the spectators at the Narendra Modi Stadium, waited for the decision and once the check was completed, Kohli could not help but give a relieved smile.

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Virat Kohli Replicates Sunil Gavaskar's Impressive Feat With Long-Awaited Test Ton

Nathan Lyon Creates History, Breaks 41-Year-Old Record Against India In 4th Test

"It's Perform Or Perish": Ravichandran Ashwin's Response To Question On Cameron Green Is Harsh Reality

India vs Australia - "There's Still A Result": Nathan Lyon's Huge Prediction For Ahmedabad Test

Sunil Gavaskar Expects Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara To " Break A Few Things". Here's Why

"Hi Dadda": Usman Khawaja's Daughters Cheer As Batter Scores Big In 4th Test Against India. See Pic

Here's Why Shreyas Iyer Did Not Come Out To Bat In 4th Test vs Australia

Watch: Virat Kohli's Expression While Umpire Checks For Short Run Goes Viral