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Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction Sums Up India's Magical DRS To Get Rid Of Usman Khawaja

Registering his name in the history books, Usman Khawaja created a mountain of runs as he hit 180 runs in the first innings of the 4th Test against India in Ahmedabad. The Australian batter frustrated Indian bowers for as many as 5 sessions before Axar Patel finally got the better of him. But, it wasn't all straightforward as the hosts had to make use of the DRS to get rid of Khawaja as the line-umpire's decision on the LBW appeal was in the favour of the Australian batter.

"Doesn't Make Any Sense": Australia Great Ridicules India's Ahmedabad Test Strategy

The Indian cricket team didn't get off to the finest of starts in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, with Usman Khawaja punishing the hosts with a century on the first day. While there's no denying that not much help was available from the surface to bowlers, Australia great Ian Chappell has also questioned the hosts' strategy to come around the wicket against left-handers, admitting that he couldn't understand the decision.

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Points Out What Went Wrong For Hosts' Bowlers

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian cricket team will be "very disappointed" with its effort in the last hour of Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. India, who had reduced Australia to 170 for 4 by the 71st over, failed to capitalize on it after taking the new ball in the innings. Instead, it was Australia who enjoyed the last hour of the game as the duo of Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green added unbeaten 85 runs for the fifth wicket by stumps.

"Big Learning Curve For Rohit Sharma": Ravi Shastri's Honest Take On Ahmedabad Test

The world suddenly come to a standstill as India and Australia squared off in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad. With Usman Khwaja and Cameron Green scoring centuries, India found themselves on the back foot. Considering the manner in which the first three Tests had concluded, India captain Rohit Sharma endured a new challenge as his bowlers struggled to pick up wickets. Even former India head coach Ravi Shastri had no hesitation in suggesting that the match has turned out to be a big learning curve for the Hitman.

Will India Enter WTC Final With Win Over Australia? Ex-Cricketer Makes Bold Prediction

Rohit Sharma-led Team India is extremely close to sealing a berth for themselves in the World Test Championship final but Sri Lanka could pose a threat to them, in case they fail to beat Australia in the ongoing fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad. A win at the Narendra Modi Stadium will see India qualify for the WTC final, while a draw, a tie or a loss will see their fate depend on Sri Lanka, who are facing New Zealand in a two-match Test series.

Watch: Virat Kohli Reacts After KS Bharat Hits Usman Khawaja With His Throw

Australia opener Usman Khawaja on Thursday struck his first Test century in India as the tourists dominated the opening day of the ongoing fourth match and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia reached 255 for 4 at stumps after they won the toss and elected to bat in their bid to square the series at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. While Khawaja was the centre of attention for his sensational century, another incident involving KS Bharat and Virat Kohli also put him in the news.

Pat Cummins' Mother Maria Dies, Australian Players To Sport Black Armbands On Day 2

Maria Cummins, mother of Australia Test captain Pat Cummins, has died after battling a prolonged illness. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the news through a tweet on Friday morning, ahead of the start of Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. CA also confirmed that the Australia players will don "black armbands as a mark of respect" for Pat Cummins and his family.

Watch: Virat Kohli Annoyed After KS Bharat Hits Usman Khawaja With His Throw

Australia opener Usman Khawaja on Thursday struck his first Test century in India as the tourists dominated the opening day of the ongoing fourth match and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia reached 255 for 4 at stumps after they won the toss and elected to bat in their bid to square the series at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. While Khawaja was the centre of attention for his sensational century, another incident involving KS Bharat and Virat Kohli also put him in the news.

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Watch: Virat Kohli's Reaction Sums Up India's Magical DRS To Get Rid Of Usman Khawaja

"Doesn't Make Any Sense": Australia Great Ridicules India's Ahmedabad Test Strategy

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Points Out What Went Wrong For Hosts' Bowlers

"Big Learning Curve For Rohit Sharma": Ravi Shastri's Honest Take On Ahmedabad Test

Will India Enter WTC Final With Win Over Australia? Ex-Cricketer Makes Bold Prediction

Watch: Virat Kohli Reacts After KS Bharat Hits Usman Khawaja With His Throw

Pat Cummins' Mother Maria Dies, Australian Players To Sport Black Armbands On Day 2

Watch: Virat Kohli Annoyed After KS Bharat Hits Usman Khawaja With His Throw