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On Australian Fans 'Heckling' Virat Kohli, MCG Official Breaks Silence: "No Complaint..."

Star India batter Virat Kohli was booed by Australian fans on Day 2 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. A section of the crowd was heard jeering at Kohli as he walked out to bat. In fact, Kohli had a stare down at fans, who were seen mocking him following his dismissal late on Day 2. Kohli was stopped from confronting them by a security offical, who calmed him down before things could escalate.

Jasprit Bumrah Reaches 200 Test Wickets, Becomes 1st Player In History To...

Unarguably one of the greatest pace bowlers of all time, India superstar Jasprit Bumrah soared to an all-new high in his cricketing career, as he went past the 200-wicket milestone in Test cricket. Bumrah did so as he removed Australia's Travis Head on Day 4 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Bumrah, who was already the highest wicket-taker in the series, went past some all-time greats like Beats Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, and Curtly Ambrose to reach the 200-scalp milestone. Of all the bowlers who have 200 wickets or more in Test cricket, Bumrah holds the best average.

How Virat Kohli Masterminded Steve Smith's Early Dismissal With Mohammed Siraj In 4th Test - Watch

Virat Kohli came up with a brilliant plan with Mohammed Siraj to dismiss Steve Smith during Day 4 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia on Sunday. Kohli was caught on the stump mic instructing Siraj to bowl from the corner of the wicket in order to draw the batter wide of the crease. “Kone se, kone se, har ball kone se. Usko pasand hai kone se (Bowl wide from the corner of the wicket. He likes it from there),” In the past, Smith lost his wicket while chasing the deliveries outside the off stump and the plan worked for India as well on Sunday. Smith ended up edging the wide delivery straight to Rishabh Pant and the video of the entire incident has gone viral.

"Nathan Lyon Is A Taklu": Ex-Australia Star's Funny Comment Leaves Everyone In Splits

A funny conversation between former Australia cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O'Keefe is going viral on social media. The two ex-stars were in the commentarty during the India vs Australia 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when the hilarious incident took place. Gilchrist heard the word "bald eagle" on the stump mic and he didn't waste time to poke fun at his fellow commentator O'Keefe. "Sure, it's Nathan Lyon, they're referring to and not you Kerry O'Keefe," said Gilchrist.

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley Lauds Selectors For Adding Sam Konstas To BGT Squad

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Sunday gave credit to the Aussie cricket selectors for adding youngster Sam Konstas to their Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad against India. The 19-year-old Konstas was called into the squad in place of Nathan McSweeney and had an uphill task to open for Australia in front of a sell-out crowd against a proven Indian pace attack. Konstas was entertaining throughout his stay on the crease and became a popular face among Australian fans. He made the headlines with a sublime ramp shot off Bumrah, declaring his intent to be aggressive even against the brand-new red ball.

Blow For Australia As Star Player Sustains Calf Injury Ahead Of Sydney Test vs India

Australia's batting depth took a hit as back-up keeper-batter Josh Inglis will be unavailable for the final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India due to injury, according to ICC. Inglis injured his calf while sub-fielding on the second day of the fourth Test at the MCG, with a Cricket Australia spokesperson confirming the 29-year-old will be sidelined for the final clash of the India series in Sydney. Australia will name a replacement for Inglis prior to the fifth Test which will start on January 3, while the hosts are confident he will be available for next month's tour of Sri Lanka that includes two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championship series.

Australia's tail wags to frustrate India in Melbourne test

MELBOURNE :A Marnus Labuschagne half-century and stubborn tail-end batting drove Australia to a 333-run lead at the end of day four in the fourth test in Melbourne on Sunday, leaving India facing a record chase to steal an unlikely victory.

Video: Pat Cummins Denied DRS Over Controversial Third Umpire Call, Shastri, Gilchrist Baffled

The start of play on Day 4 of the 4th Test between India and Australia produced an epic incident at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday as Pat Cummins tried to review a decision given by the third umpire. It all happened as Australia appealed for the dismissal of Mohammed Siraj, who seemed to have edged a delivery into the hands of a fielder in slips. Unsure about the dismissal, the on-field umpires decided to refer the matter to the third umpire, who felt that the ball bounced on the pitch after hitting SIraj's bat.

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On Australian Fans 'Heckling' Virat Kohli, MCG Official Breaks Silence: "No Complaint..."

Jasprit Bumrah Reaches 200 Test Wickets, Becomes 1st Player In History To...

How Virat Kohli Masterminded Steve Smith's Early Dismissal With Mohammed Siraj In 4th Test - Watch

"Nathan Lyon Is A Taklu": Ex-Australia Star's Funny Comment Leaves Everyone In Splits

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley Lauds Selectors For Adding Sam Konstas To BGT Squad

Blow For Australia As Star Player Sustains Calf Injury Ahead Of Sydney Test vs India

Australia's tail wags to frustrate India in Melbourne test

Video: Pat Cummins Denied DRS Over Controversial Third Umpire Call, Shastri, Gilchrist Baffled