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Steve Smith Rewrites Record-Books With 34th Test Ton In Boxing Day Test vs India

Australian star Steve Smith continued to find his way back into consistent runs as he slammed a record-breaking century against India during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), continuing his love affair with the venue and the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 runners-up. Having entered the series under scrutiny for poor form and being century-less for over an year, Smith got some respite with a century at the third Test in Brisbane, which saw him grind and play some scratchy cricket on his way to the century.

Under-Fire Virat Kohli Walks Into Ground Amid Loud Boos From Fans In Melbourne. Video

Star India batter Virat Kohli made headlines in Australia during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), though not for his exploits with the bat but for his antics on the field. Kohli deliberately 'walked into' Australian youngster Sam Konstas on Day 1, prompting the ICC match referee to penalise him with a fine. While Kohli accepted his mistake, fans in Australia aren't yet ready to forgive the India star. As Kohli walked onto the field with the bat in hand in the final session of second day's play, the entire MCG erupted with boos.

Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar Rip Into Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Over 4th Test Tactics

India captain Rohit Sharma continues to court criticism over his baffling strategy and selection calls in the Melbourne Test. Since announcing the return of Washington Sundar to India's playing XI for the Boxing Day Test -- which came at the cost of Shubman Gill -- Rohit has had his decision-making questioned time and again. Be it the use of his bowlers, or match-ups used against different Australian batters, Rohit struggled to get the best out of India's bowling attack for the first two days. Some of his decisions received public criticism from legends like Suni Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri.

Watch: India, Australia Fans Join Forces For Iconic 'Floppy Hats' Tribute To Shane Warne

While the action on the field may have had its share of heated moments, Day 1 of the fourth Test between India and Australia at Melbourne saw a touching moment take place thanks to the fans. At 3:50 pm local time, fans of both Australia and India joined hands to pay tribute to legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne, who passed away in 2022. In what has been a tribute on Boxing Day Tests since 2022, fans doffed their caps and floppy hats in order to pay respect to Warne's legacy.

Virat Kohli Branded "Clown", Australian Media Insults India Great Over Sam Konstas Incident

The International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Andy Pycroft might have announced his verdict on the Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident on Day 1 of the 4th Test in Melbourne but Australian media isn't. Kohli and Konsts had a heated clash in the middle, with the India star seemingly deliberately pushing the Aussie opener with his shoulder. The incident prompted plenty of backlash, both on the field and off it, with several former cricketers sharing their views on the topic. However, it seemed like the topic would be over after the match referee announced his verdict, but the Australian media wasn't happy seeing the India star only getting a 20 percent fine on the match fee and one demerit point.

"There's A Very Clear Code...": Cricket Australia On Virat Kohli's Meagre Penalty Over MCG Act

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Friday said there is no place for physical contact on the cricket field, following the physical altercation between India superstar Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas. The brief showdown took place after the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day of the fourth Test when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch in the face off that was initiated by the travelling star.

Ricky Ponting's Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting argued that a 20 percent match fee fine imposed on star India batter Virat Kohli for an altercation against debutant Sam Konstas "is not harsh enough". Konstas' much-anticipated debut in Australia turned out to be one of the most entertaining in a long while. Not only did the 19-year-old make headlines by toying with Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and scoring 34 of his 60 runs against him, but Virat also got involved in a heated exchange with the youngster after bumping into him, making a direct physical shoulder-to-shoulder contact. The 36-year-old was fined 20 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and handed over one demerit point for this altercation.

Indian Players Wear Black Armband In Memory Of Manmohan Singh

The Indian cricket team sported black armbands on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia to honour former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died in New Delhi. Singh, a two-time former prime minister from 2004 to 2014, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday after losing consciousness at his home owing to age-related ailments. He was 92.

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Steve Smith Rewrites Record-Books With 34th Test Ton In Boxing Day Test vs India

Under-Fire Virat Kohli Walks Into Ground Amid Loud Boos From Fans In Melbourne. Video

Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar Rip Into Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Over 4th Test Tactics

Watch: India, Australia Fans Join Forces For Iconic 'Floppy Hats' Tribute To Shane Warne

Virat Kohli Branded "Clown", Australian Media Insults India Great Over Sam Konstas Incident

"There's A Very Clear Code...": Cricket Australia On Virat Kohli's Meagre Penalty Over MCG Act

Ricky Ponting's Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

Indian Players Wear Black Armband In Memory Of Manmohan Singh