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4th Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy Shines with Impressive Maiden Test Century to Lead India’s Charge
Playing only his fourth Test, Reddy was astute in his strokeplay and solid in defence as he joined hands with fellow all-rounder Washington Sundar, who hit a patient fifty, for a decisive 127-run stand for the eighth wicket, as India ended day three at 358/9 in 116 overs and trailed Australia by 116 runs.
India at 326/7 at Tea on Day 3 at MCG
Thanks to Reddy's 119-ball knock and Washington Sundar's unbeaten 40, India were at 326 for seven when bad light and a drizzle forced the umpires to take tea before the scheduled time at the MCG.
Gavaskar Urges for Siraj's Dropping, Calls for 'Brutal Honesty' with the Bowler
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.
Smith Highlights the Distinction Between 'Out of Form and Out of Runs' After MCG Century
After resuming on an overnight score of 68 not out, Smith went to score a brilliant 140 off 197. His innings was laced with 13 boundaries and three sixes as he moved level with greats Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara in the list of most Test centuries with his 34th ton.
‘Age Taking a Toll on Rohit,’ Says Gavaskar as Indian Skipper's Struggles Persist
Gavaskar says that flaws in the 37-year-old's footwork have become more apparent during his struggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
‘The Game Would Be Boring Without the Showman’: Pietersen Supports Kohli Amid MCG Controversy
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, came out in support of Kohli, praising the 36-year-old for bringing theatre to the game.
4th Test: Gavaskar Criticizes Pant for 'Stupid Shot,' Says He Let His Team Down
Against Scott Boland in the 56th over, Pant had tried playing a falling ramp shot, but inside-edged the ball onto his stomach. Australia skipper Pat Cummins had placed fielders in the deep in fine leg and third man in case Pant repeated that shot.
4th Test: Ponting Says ‘You Have to Be Switched On’ After Rohit’s Dismissal
Rohit's attempt to take the opening batting mantle for himself in the series backfired when he played one-leg half-hearted pull from Cummins and the top-edge was easily caught by mid-on to be out for three in the second over. That took Rohit's tally of runs to 22 in this series and thus pushed his woeful form to an all-new low for Tests this year.
4th Test: Australia in Control After Smith’s 140 and India’s Batting Collapse
India completed the second day of the Boxing Day Test on 164/5 in 46 overs in their first innings with Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) still at the crease. They are still 310 runs behind and need a commendable effort to avoid follow-on.
4th Test: Indian Team to Wear Black Armbands in Tribute to Former PM Manmohan Singh, Says BCCI
"The Indian Cricket Team is paying their respects to former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh who passed away today by wearing black armbands," the BCCI wrote on its X account on Friday morning.
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