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"Luckiest Player I've Ever Seen": Jasprit Bumrah Mocks Marnus Labuschagne

Truly one-of-a-kind, Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne has his own way of batting. After showing struggles to hit peak form during the initial phase of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Labuschagne forged a comeback, scoring important runs for Australia in Brisbane and Melbourne. The right-handed batter hit half-centuries in both innings of the 4th Test at MCG, though he did ride his luck to accumulate 70 runs in the second innings before being dismissed.

CSK Great Roasted By Ex-Australia Star For Defending Rishabh Pant's Shot Selection: "Assistant..."

Former Australia batter Mark Waugh and Mike Hussey had contrasting takes on India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's shot selection, which led to his dismissal on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing-Day Test. Pant's innings of 28 ended when he over-balanced while attempting a ramp shot off Scott Boland's delivery, only to be caught by Nathan Lyon at third man. It was a big moment in the match as Pant and Ravindra Jadeja had put on a decent partnership following India's late collapse on Day 2.

"I Am Your Father": Australia Media Insults Virat Kohli Again, Hits All-New Low

Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian media isn't something new. Over the years, Kohli has had several battles with Australian media during India's tours Down Under. Be it Kohli's altercation with journalists at the Melbourne airport or his heated exchange with Sam Konstas prompting media backlash, Kohli has been making headlines in local papers since the start of the 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After being branded a 'joker' over his clash with Konstas, Kohli has been targeted in the local papers again.

India Missed Opportunity, Tough Task To Win Boxing Day Test: Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels India have missed an opportunity by allowing Australia's lower order to add valuable runs, making it difficult for the visitors to win the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Australia, who were struggling at 156 for 8, finished the fourth day at 228 for 9, taking their lead to 333 and setting up an intriguing final day. "I think it was a missed opportunity because till tea time certainly it was India's day, and after tea time, (Pat) Cummins, (Nathan) Lyon, and (Scott) Boland really frustrated the Indian bowlers. At the end of the day, having got a lead of 333, it does make it a little difficult for India to win this game," Gavaskar told India Today.

"Will Bowl 20 Overs...": Mitchell Starc's Warning To India Ahead Of Day 5 Of MCG Test

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said that he is not bothered by his fitness concerns and is ready to bowl 20 overs of pace in his low 140 kmph speed if team wants him to on the final day of the fourth Test at Melbourne. After day three of the ongoing Boxing Day Test, pacer Scott Boland had revealed that Starc had suffered a niggle while bowling. Starc delivered 25 wicketless overs, conceeding 86 runs at an economy rate of 3.40.

"Tough To Navigate...": Australia Star Sums Up Jasprit Bumrah's Class With Big Praise

After the day's play, Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne praised the Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday for his outstanding performance throughout the Test series. "Yeah, I mean, just Bumrah's bowling every game has been pretty good. He's relentless," Labuschagne told the reporters. "He just bowls a relentless length, he attacks the stumps with that perpendicular angle with his action. And, yeah, he's tough to navigate," he said. Labuschagne emphasized the difficulty batters face when starting their innings against Bumrah.

"Ego Took Over...": Sunil Gavaskar On His Brutal Criticism Of Rishabh Pant's Dismissal

Legendary Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar said that he is very passionate about Indian cricket and explained the reason behind his brutal criticism of Rishabh Pant's dismissal during the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. Pant was dismissed by Scott Boland while trying to play a flick shot and that led to Gavaskar blasting the youngster and calling the shot "stupid". He went on to say that Pant should not even bother to go inside the Indian dressing room. On Sunday, Gavaskar opened up about his comments and said that "Test cricket is not easy".

Rohit Sharma's Fiery Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dropped Catches Draws Brutal Criticism

India skipper Rohit Sharma has come under fire from broadcasters after showcasing an angry body language towards his young teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal, who dropped three catches on day four of the Boxing Day Test Jaiswal, generally a great third slip and gully catcher, had earlier dropped Usman Khawaja on two at leg gully. In the second session, after Jasprit Bumrah picked three quick wickets, Marnus Labuschagne nicked to Jaiswal in the slips on 46 off Akash Deep. But Jaiswal dropped a relatively simple catch, marking it his second shelled chance of the day. Rohit reacted furiously to Jaiswal's drop of Labuschagne by immediately throwing his arms in frustration and then blankly towards the youngster.

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Australia vs India 2024/25 Sport News

"Luckiest Player I've Ever Seen": Jasprit Bumrah Mocks Marnus Labuschagne

CSK Great Roasted By Ex-Australia Star For Defending Rishabh Pant's Shot Selection: "Assistant..."

"I Am Your Father": Australia Media Insults Virat Kohli Again, Hits All-New Low

India Missed Opportunity, Tough Task To Win Boxing Day Test: Sunil Gavaskar

"Will Bowl 20 Overs...": Mitchell Starc's Warning To India Ahead Of Day 5 Of MCG Test

"Tough To Navigate...": Australia Star Sums Up Jasprit Bumrah's Class With Big Praise

"Ego Took Over...": Sunil Gavaskar On His Brutal Criticism Of Rishabh Pant's Dismissal

Rohit Sharma's Fiery Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dropped Catches Draws Brutal Criticism