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"Could Be The Last Time...": Australia Great On Virat Kohli's Dismissal To Scott Boland

Australian pacer Scott Boland wrecked havoc on India's top order as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli to send the visitors into a tailspin before Rishabh Pant steadied the innings with his fantastic knock of 61 in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavskar Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Kohli, who was once again caught flirting with the ball outside the off stump and nicked it behind the stumps, was dismissed by Boland for the fourth time in the series and former Aussie batsman Mark Waugh believes the Tansmanian quick has the Indian great mesmerised.

"Will Leave That Up To ICC": Australia Head Coach Accuses India Of 'Intimidating' Sam Konstas

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused India of intimidating 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas with the way visitors surrounded him at the end of Day 1 of the fifth Test in an intimidating celebration. The incident took place on the last ball of Day 1, when young Konstas, who has repeatedly gotten under the skin of the visitors since making his debut in the fourth Test, was involved in an animated chat with skipper Jasprit Bumrah before the Indian spearhead went on to dismiss Usman Khawaja on the very next delivery.

"Taken The Pants Of The Aussies": World Cup-Winner's Funny Praise For Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant played one of the most terrific knocks of his career in Test cricket on Saturday. With the Indian top order once again failing to give the side a strong start, Pant walked in on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test vs Australia with his side reeling at 59 for 3 and went on to hit the fastest fifty by a visiting batter on Australian soil. His contribution of 61 off 33 deliveries, laced with six fours and four sixes, received him a lot of praise by former India stars. Meanwhile, India's 1983 World Cup-winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth came up with a funny tweet to laud the southpaw.

'Cricket Ka Funding...': Para-Athlete's Brutal Take On Team India's Struggles

Para-badminton athlete Manasi Joshi has taken a brutal dig at the Indian cricket team, following its poor run at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India had a poor opening day in the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Opting to bat first, the visitors were bundled out for 185 while Australia scored 9 for 1 at the end of play on Day 1. "Cricket ka thoda funding para sports mein daalo plz. Hum better results dete hai #INDvsAUS," wrote Manasi Joshi, a former world champion in para badminton women's singles SL3 category.

Rishabh Pant Crosses Massive Milestone After 33-Ball 61 Firework vs Australia In Sydney Test

Swashbuckling Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, during his quickfire scintilating knock of 61 runs against Australia in Sydney, completed 5,000 runs in international cricket. The left-handed hitter reached this milestone during the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday. After a patient knock of 40 in 98 balls, consisting of three fours and a six in the first innings, the 27-year-old was back to his big-hitting self in the second innings. Taking down a red-hot Scott Boland for a six on his first ball, Pant kept flirting with danger despite India's circumstances and compiled for himself an entertaining 61 in just 33 balls, with six fours and four sixes. His strike was a whooping 184.85.

Despite Jasprit Bumrah Injury Scare, India Pacer's "Ready To Bowl Them Out" Warning For Australia

India's overall lead is not even close to the 200-run mark but pacer Prasidh Krishna says the unpredictable nature of the SCG track will keep them in the hunt since batting won't be easy for Australia in the fourth innings because of the variable bounce. India ended the second day at 141 for six for an overall lead of 145. A win in the Sydney Test will ensure that India retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy. "It is getting difficult in some areas. The ball is keeping low sometimes but there is enough bounce for us to be in the game and look for those edges. Try and beat them on either side of the bat," Prasidh said during the media interaction.

1st Time In 148 Years: Rishabh Pant Scripts History With Fiery Fifty vs Australia In 5th Test

Rishabh Pant smashed the fastest Test half-century on Australian soil by a visiting batter during the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Pant, who was struggling with the bat in the series so far, rose to the occasion to unleash his attacking prowess on day two of the series finale. Pant completed his fifty off 29 balls with the help of a six against Mitchell Starc. He bettered previous 33-ball efforts by England's John Brown (Melbourne 1895) and West Indies' Roy Fredericks (Perth 1975). It was also the second-fastest half-century by an Indian batter in a Test match.

"We All Thought It Was Out": Beau Webster Contemplates Virat Kohli's Ruled Out Catch In 5th Australia Test

Debutant Beau Webster felt Australia were "unfortunate" to be on the opposite side of the decision which saw the third umpire ruling out Steven Smith's attempted catch for India stalwart Virat Kohli's dismissal on the opening day of the Sydney Test. The incident occurred in the eighth over after India decided to bat after winning the toss. On the first ball that came Virat's way, he edged it away to Scott Boland, with Smith dived, taking a low catch at the slip.

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"Could Be The Last Time...": Australia Great On Virat Kohli's Dismissal To Scott Boland

"Will Leave That Up To ICC": Australia Head Coach Accuses India Of 'Intimidating' Sam Konstas

"Taken The Pants Of The Aussies": World Cup-Winner's Funny Praise For Rishabh Pant

'Cricket Ka Funding...': Para-Athlete's Brutal Take On Team India's Struggles

Rishabh Pant Crosses Massive Milestone After 33-Ball 61 Firework vs Australia In Sydney Test

Despite Jasprit Bumrah Injury Scare, India Pacer's "Ready To Bowl Them Out" Warning For Australia

1st Time In 148 Years: Rishabh Pant Scripts History With Fiery Fifty vs Australia In 5th Test

"We All Thought It Was Out": Beau Webster Contemplates Virat Kohli's Ruled Out Catch In 5th Australia Test