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Australia Great Slams Usman Khawaja Over Opening Tactic In Perth Test

Former Australia Test captain Michael Clarke was critical of Usman Khawaja's decision to allow debutant opener Nathan McSweeney to face the first ball in Australia's second innings against India, saying the veteran batter had to "own the moment" in Perth. After India set them a mammoth target of 534 after declaring their second innings at 487/6, thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, Australia had to deal with a tricky period on day three, which started on a false note as McSweeney lasted just four balls before being trapped lbw by Jasprit Bumrah.

"Just Incredible": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Virat Kohli's Stunning Performance In Perth Test

After the third day of the Perth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), star India youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal heaped praise on talisman batter Virat Kohli and said that he is "incredible". With a Test century after around 500 days, Virat finally roared back to the form in a territory where he thrives the most, Australia, breaking several records and adding plenty to his legacy as a visiting batter. During the match, Virat scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at strike rate of 69.93. After scoring the century, Virat had a sight of relief as he raised his bat above his head.

"Seriously?": Ex India Star Hits Back At Insulting Comment Made By Sanjay Manjrekar In Perth Test

Former Indian bowler Vinay Kumar hit back at former batter and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar for disrespectul remarks on commentary during the first Test between India and Australia at Perth, saying that "he takes pride in his bowling". Vinay's comments came after Manjrekar made allegedly disrespectul comments on medium pacers during the Perth Test. During the commentary, Manjrekar was talking about development of fast bowlers in India over the years and how the level of grass on pitch was regulated on domestic level.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Unreal Dressing Room Act After Virat Kohli Hit 30th Test Ton

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli embraced each other in a warm hug after the stalwart added yet another accolade to his name on the Day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth on Sunday. When stakes were high and India stood in a precarious situation after losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel in a flurry, Kohli delivered with unparalleled intensity. With his usual swagger, Kohli silenced his critics as he swept the ball away for four. Initially, he didn't realise, but once the umpire signalled it, Kohli took off his helmet to celebrate his 81st international hundred.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Outrageous Upper-Cut Six That Hit Security Guard On The Head

India's iconic cricketer, Virat Kohli, stormed back to form with a blistering half-century on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia in Perth. Kohli came onto the field after the departure of Devdutt Padikkal. Kohli then forged a partnership of 38 runs with Jaiswal before the latter was dismissed by Mitchell Marsh. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel also followed Jaiswal to the pavilion early but Kohli held one end together, scoring a much-needed half-century. En route to his fifty, Kohli scored only one six, which came off Mitchell Starc.

India vs Australia LIVE, 1st Test Day 4: Mohammed Siraj Strikes Early, Australia Staring At Humiliation At Perth

IND vs AUS LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 4: Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith will be resuming the proceedings for Australia on Day 4 of the first Test against India. The duo need to form a stable partnership, in order to keep Australia alive in the mammoth run chase.

Virat Kohli Leaves Behind Sir Don Bradman With Historic 30th Test Century In Perth Test vs Australia

Star India batter Virat Kohli slammed his 30th Test century on Day 3 of the 1st Test against Australia in Perth. Kohli reached triple figures in 143 balls as India declared their second innings on 487/6, setting Australia a target of 534 runs to win. Kohli, who scored his first Test century after a gap of 16 months, surpassed Australia great Sir Donald Bradman in the list of players with most tons in the longest format. Kohli was tied with Bradman on 29 centuries prior to the Perth Test.

"Anushka Sharma Knows...": Virat Kohli Shuts Down Critics After Scoring 30th Test Ton

India's talismanic batter, Virat Kohli, finally brought up his 30th Test hundred, as India gave Australia a whopping target of 534 runs to chase in Perth. India rode on the brilliant opening stand by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, who put 201 on the board for the first wicket, before Kohli soared to form with a century in the second innings of the match, on Sunday. India declared the innings right after Virat scored a ton, and Kohli didn't spare even a single critic who had been questioning his place in the team during the mid-innings chat with the broadcaster.

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Australia Great Slams Usman Khawaja Over Opening Tactic In Perth Test

"Just Incredible": Yashasvi Jaiswal On Virat Kohli's Stunning Performance In Perth Test

"Seriously?": Ex India Star Hits Back At Insulting Comment Made By Sanjay Manjrekar In Perth Test

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Unreal Dressing Room Act After Virat Kohli Hit 30th Test Ton

Watch: Virat Kohli's Outrageous Upper-Cut Six That Hit Security Guard On The Head

India vs Australia LIVE, 1st Test Day 4: Mohammed Siraj Strikes Early, Australia Staring At Humiliation At Perth

Virat Kohli Leaves Behind Sir Don Bradman With Historic 30th Test Century In Perth Test vs Australia

"Anushka Sharma Knows...": Virat Kohli Shuts Down Critics After Scoring 30th Test Ton