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Sunil Gavaskar Wants India To Drop Out-Of-Form Star, Says "Be Brutally..."

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar shared a brutally honest review of the underperforming pacer Mohammed Siraj and called for the left-arm pacer to be dropped from the Indian side after a string of poor outings in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Siraj, who was a vital cog in the 2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win, has not been up to the mark in the ongoing series, having taken 13 wickets in seven innings and not being fierce enough with the new ball, causing extra burden on Jasprit Bumrah's shoulders.

Watch: Pitch Invader Interrupts Test Match To Hug Virat Kohli, This Happens Next

Fanfare for Team India's biggest stars has been massive in Melbourne, as India play Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. To catch a glimpse or get a feel of their favourite cricketers, some fans have gone the distance. While a few days ago, a fan tied a cricket bat to a rope in a unique way to get Rohit Sharma's autograph, now another fan invaded the pitch during play to meet Virat Kohli. This fan even gave Kohli a hug when he got close to him.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Cold Celebration As He Dismisses Travis Head For Duck

Since the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the biggest thorn in India's bushes has been Travis Head. The middle-order batter, however, failed to continue his hot form in the 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, departing for a duck. It was none other than India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah who sent Head packing before the batter settled himself, giving India a prized wicket that shifted the momentum in the touring team's favour.

Watch: Furious Virat Kohli Confronts As Australian Fans Stoop To Absolute Low, Guard Intervenes

Star India batter Virat Kohli was booed by a group fans as he walking back to the dressing room after his dimissal. The incident happened on Day 2 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. Kohli failed to convert a good start as he was dismissed for 36 (86) by Scott Boland. However, as Kohli was walking back to the dressing room, a group of Australian fans at the MCG, who also seemed have passed on some derrogatory remarks towards the star batter.

South Africa v Pakistan 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan Eye Early Wickets

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Updates: After failing to put up a strong first innings total, Pakistan will be relying on their bowling attack to dismiss hosts South Africa cheaply in the first Test of the two-match series at Centurion. After restricting Pakistan to 211, courtesy a five-wicket haul by Dane Paterson, South Africa ended Day 1 on 82/3, with opener Aiden Markram and skipper Temba Bavuma at the crease. In-form batters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs were dismissed cheaply, with Khurram Shah taking two wickets. The test holds enormous value, as victory in the series would guarantee South Africa a spot in the World Test Championship (2025) final. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Late Collapse Puts India On Back Foot Heading Into Day 3, Hopes Pinned On Rishabh Pant

India reached 164 for five at stumps on day two, trailing Australia by 310 runs in the fourth Test here on Friday. Skipper Rohit Sharma (3) fell cheaply once again before Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) and Virat Kohli (36) steadied the ship with a 102-run stand. Jaiswal was run out following a mix up with Kohli, who was caught behind in the following over. Australia were all out after lunch with Steve Smith scoring his 34th Test hundred. Resuming at their overnight score of 311 for six, the hosts added 163 runs on the day to post a commanding total.

"If You Don't Let Me Talk...": Sanjay Manjrekar, Irfan Pathan In Heated Debate Over Jaiswal Run-Out

India seemed to have clawed their way back on Day 4 of the 4th Test against Australia as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli scripted a beautiful partnership of 102 runs for the third wicket. However, a horrible mix-up between Jaiswal and Kohli cost the former his wicket. While there remain different theories over who should be blamed for Jaiswal's dismissal, former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan got engaged in a heated argument in the post-day show for the broadcaster Star Sports.

"It Was My Call": How Mix-Up With Virat Kohli Cost Yashasvi Jaiswal His Wicket. Watch

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli were involved in a terrible mix-up on Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. The pair added 102 runs for the third wicket before the incident led to Jaiswal's dismissal. It all unfolded on the final ball of the 41st over, which was bowled by Scott Boland. Jaiswal clipped a delivery towards mid-on and immediately called for a signal. However, Kohli was unaware of the fielder's position and was late to react to the call.

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Sunil Gavaskar Wants India To Drop Out-Of-Form Star, Says "Be Brutally..."

Watch: Pitch Invader Interrupts Test Match To Hug Virat Kohli, This Happens Next

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Cold Celebration As He Dismisses Travis Head For Duck

Watch: Furious Virat Kohli Confronts As Australian Fans Stoop To Absolute Low, Guard Intervenes

South Africa v Pakistan 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan Eye Early Wickets

Late Collapse Puts India On Back Foot Heading Into Day 3, Hopes Pinned On Rishabh Pant

"If You Don't Let Me Talk...": Sanjay Manjrekar, Irfan Pathan In Heated Debate Over Jaiswal Run-Out

"It Was My Call": How Mix-Up With Virat Kohli Cost Yashasvi Jaiswal His Wicket. Watch