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"Comes Back To Bite...": Australia Great's Dig At Sam Konstas Over Jasprit Bumrah 'Theatrics'

Young Australia opener Sam Konstas made a remarkable start to his Test career, smashing a fifty on debut in the first innings of the 4th Test against India in Melbourne. He hit a quickfire 60 off just 65 balls, looking comfortable while taking on the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. He became a fan favourite at the MCG after clashing with star India batter Virat Kohli, who had shoulder barged him during his knock in the first innings. He was also seen making gestures after Kohli and Bumrah were dismissed in the second innings.

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 Live Updates: Jaiswal Smashes Fifty, India Need To Score At...

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 Live Updates: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fighting half-century as he and Rishabh Pant look to rescue India following the failure of veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. India suffered a bitter blow right before lunch when Kohli departed by edging a delivery into the hands of the slips. Earlier, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also departed cheaply, for 9 and 0 respectively. It was Pat Cummins who picked Rohit's wicket, handing his counterpart an unwanted record. In the same over, Cummins then dismissed Rahul for a duck. Mitchell Starc emerged as big wicket-taker for Australia later on, removing Kohli by inviting him to drive a 6th stump delivery. By Lunch, India had lost three wickets for just 33 runs while chasing 340. (Live Scorecard)

Rohit Sharma Scripts Unwanted Test History With Another Flop Show In Australia

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma once again failed to impress with the bat as he was dismissed for just 9 on Day 5 of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Monday. It has ben a terrible show from Rohit in the ongoing five-match series and he registered an unwanted record with his dismissal off Pat Cummins. This was the sixth time that he was dismissed by Cummins in Test cricket - the most for any captain dismissing the opposition captain in the longest format of the sport. The star India batter has been facing a lot of criticism from both fans as well as experts recently and another flop show against Australia did not help his case as calls for his retirement continue to gain strength.

Wanindu Hasaranga Among Players Nominated For ICC Men's ODI Cricketer Of The Year

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasrasnga and Kushal Mendis along with West Indies's Sherfane Rutherford and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai were shortlisted for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.

Pakistan captain wants more ruthlessness from his side

PRETORIA : Pakistan will have to become more ruthless to improve their winning record in test cricket after letting slip a chance for a rare success away in South Africa, captain Shan Masood said on Sunday

Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland Achieve Unique Feat During Half-Century Last-Wicket Stand At MCG

The Australian bowlers Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland achieved a historic record of surviving 50 balls across both innings during the fourth Test against India at Melbourne, being the second 10th wicket partnership pair to do so. The Australian lower-order continued to frustrate the Indian bowling as the latter aimed for a massive victory to take an upper hand in the series at Melbourne during the final day of the Test. Once reduced to 91/6, the Aussie lower order made a huge comeback into the match, ending day four on 228/9, leading by 333 runs.

Virat Kohli Turns 'Virtual Captain' In MCG vs Australia. Viral Video Proves

Virat Kohli was seen setting the field during Australia's second innings of the 4th Test in Melbourne on Sunday. The former India captain rolled back the glory days as he was actively involved in team discussions. Kohli, who stepped down as Test captain in 2022, was seen helping India skipper Rohit Sharma in making the field changes. He was also constantly on Rohit's ear as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj stunned Australia's top-order. A video of the same went viral on social media.

Ravi Shastri Praises Jasprit Bumrah For "Making The Ball Talk" As Pacer Delivers Historic Spell At MCG

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his performances during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, saying that he has made the ball talk and opened the fourth Test at Melbourne big time. Bumrah continued to break records left and right as he continued his red-hot form in the ongoing series, bringing his wicket-tally to a massive 29 scalps at an average of 13.24, with two five-wicket hauls to his name. During the second innings, Bumrah took 4/56 in 24 overs at an economy rate of 2.33. He took wickets of Sam Konstas, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey.

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"Comes Back To Bite...": Australia Great's Dig At Sam Konstas Over Jasprit Bumrah 'Theatrics'

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 Live Updates: Jaiswal Smashes Fifty, India Need To Score At...

Rohit Sharma Scripts Unwanted Test History With Another Flop Show In Australia

Wanindu Hasaranga Among Players Nominated For ICC Men's ODI Cricketer Of The Year

Pakistan captain wants more ruthlessness from his side

Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland Achieve Unique Feat During Half-Century Last-Wicket Stand At MCG

Virat Kohli Turns 'Virtual Captain' In MCG vs Australia. Viral Video Proves

Ravi Shastri Praises Jasprit Bumrah For "Making The Ball Talk" As Pacer Delivers Historic Spell At MCG