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  • IND vs AUS 4th Test | ‘He appears to be like low on confidence’: Fans troll Tim Paine for his DRS blunders towards India

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Tim Paine
    Australia made just a few weird overview calls on the third day of the fourth Test towards India which has led to captain Tim Paine dealing with some criticism on social media.
    Paine had determined to overview choices for catches off Mayank Agarwal and later Navdeep Saini, each of which turned out to have missed the bat by a good distance.
    In the forty ninth over, Agarwal missed a flick shot off Pat Cummins and the ball hit his thigh pads earlier than flying into Paine’s gloves. Both the bowler and wicketkeeper appealed and after the umpire shook his head, Paine went for the DRS.
    The subsequent incident got here within the 103rd over which was additionally bowled by Cummins.
    Saini got here in after Cummins had obtained the wicket of Shardul Thakur and evaded a bouncer. This time it was Matthew Wade at ahead short-leg and Cummins who went up in enchantment. Paine reviewed the umpire’s resolution and as soon as once more, replays confirmed clear day mild between bat and ball.
    “Sums up Tim Paine’s reading of the game, that review,” mentioned one fan on twitter after the Saini overview.
    Sums up Tim Paine’s studying of the sport, that overview.#AUSvsIND— Vinod Ramnath (@NaanumEngineer) January 17, 2021

    “How many times he fails in DRS,” mentioned one other fan
    How many occasions he fails in drs.

    — Praneeth Reddy (@Praneet30310027) January 17, 2021

    “We’re thinking of something witty to say to Tim Paine for the drop but you know what… it’s wasted on him exactly like he wastes DRS reviews,” mentioned a tweet from the deal with ‘North Stand Gang – Wankhede’.
    We’re pondering of one thing witty to say to Tim Paine for the drop however you recognize what… it is wasted on him precisely like he wastes DRS critiques:D#AUSvIND— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) January 17, 2021

    “Does Tim Paine realise you only use DRS when the onfield decision is wrong?” mentioned one other fan.
    Does Tim Paine realise you solely use DRS when the onfield resolution is flawed?— Dennis Bad Light (@DennisCricket_) January 17, 2021

    “Tim Paine looks to be low on confidence wasting two DRS today on marginal at best catches. Seventh wicket partnership from India that broke a few records and AUS not enough diversity in the attack. AUS really needed a few overs from a part timer to break thier focus. #AUSvsIND,” mentioned a fan.
    Tim Paine appears to be like to be low on confidence losing two DRS at this time on marginal at finest catches. Seventh wicket partnership from India that broke just a few data and AUS not sufficient range within the assault. AUS actually wanted just a few overs from a component timer to interrupt thier focus. #AUSvsIND— Patrick Westwood (@BorderSouthern) January 17, 2021

  • IND vs AUS | Enjoy the best way Ravi Shastri manages this Indian crew, he deserves loads of credit score: Michael Vaughan

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Ravi Shastri
    A resilient batting present, led by Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur, stored India within the recreation on Day 3 of the fourth and closing Test of the collection in Brisbane. Having misplaced six wickets on simply 186, India had been put in a difficult state of affairs at The Gabba.

    Sundar and Thakur, nonetheless, stitched a file 123-run stand to assist India attain shut Australia’s first innings complete. Kapil Dev and Manoj Prabhakar had earlier held the file of the best seventh-wicket partnership for India in Brisbane, scoring 58 runs again in 1991.

    Thakur was the highest scorer with 67 runs whereas Sundar gathered 62. Both the gamers hit maiden half-centuries as India managed to succeed in 336 of their first innings.

    After India’s gritty present in Brisbane, former England skipper Michael Vaughan has heaped reward on head coach Ravi Shastri. Vaughan tweeted that Shastri deserves loads of credit score for making the crew consider that it might probably compete after skipper Virat Kohli’s departure.

    “Really enjoy the way @RaviShastriOfc manages this Indian team … He deserves a lot of credit for making them believe they could compete once @imVkohli had gone home… !! #AUSvIND,” Vaughan tweeted.

    Really get pleasure from the best way @RaviShastriOfc manages this Indian crew … He deserves loads of credit score for making them consider they might compete as soon as @imVkohli had gone dwelling … !! #AUSvIND— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 17, 2021

    India had began the four-Test collection on a disappointing word by struggling a horror batting collapse at Adelaide Oval. After struggling eight-wicket defeat within the pink-ball Test, the guests made a outstanding comeback within the Boxing Day conflict to degree the collection 1-1.

    The Ajinkya Rahane-led aspect additionally put up a powerful batting present within the third Test to tug off a memorable attract Sydney. The injury-ravaged Indian aspect will look to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by profitable the ultimate Test.

  • IND vs AUS 4th Test | Shardul, Washington batted brilliantly; Australia did not execute nicely, says Hazlewood

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Washington Sundar
    Australia speedster Josh Hazlewood on Sunday credited Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur for taking India to a protected place with their century stand however rued the execution of dwelling staff bowlers in ending off the guests tail on the third day of the series-deciding fourth Test right here.
    In a spot of trouble at 186 for six in reply to Australia’s 369, debutant Washington (62) and Shardul (67) punched above their wights to sew a “crucial” 123-run stand for the seventh wicket to assist an inexperienced India end their first innings at 336, 33 runs wanting the hosts.
    “Yes, it is obviously a crucial partnership (between Shardul and Washington), but then we had them. I think, 6/200 around that mark, so we thought we (were) on top there but to be fair the guys batted really well,” Hazlewood, who returned with figures of 5 for 57, mentioned on the digital post-day press convention.
    “We didn’t probably execute well as we could have in that period but (we) created a few little half chances. On any other day, hopefully we take those, but credit to those two guys (Shardul and Washington). They batted beautifully and I think it just shows the wicket is pretty good.”
    At stumps on day three, Australia had been 21 for no loss of their second innings to increase their total result in 54 runs. Hazlewood conceded that Australia let a number of moments slip within the day, which might have finally made the distinction.
    “I thought the guys did bowl really well again and everyone else backed us up. Just let a few moments slipped, I think, and also a few a half chances there. If we could have grabbed them, it could have made a little difference,” the 30-year-old mentioned.
    Hazlewood additionally mentioned that the Australian bowlers didn’t construct sufficient strain as they might have appreciated to towards Shardul.

    “It is a little bit of frustration clearly, typically once you scale back a staff to 6 down and you’re in your approach to knock them over, however as I mentioned groups bat all the way in which down, specifically a few of the groups like England. Credit to him (Shardul), we missed our marking a little-bit in that little interval.
    “Probably bowled a touch short and bit of width here and there and just let him off the hook a little bit there and probably did not build the pressure, the way we wanted to. But again credit to him,” he mentioned in the course of the briefing facilitated by official broadcaster Sony Network.
    Hazlewood, nonetheless, was pleased with the truth that they managed to take away India’s batting mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara cheaply.
    “It is huge. He (Pujara) is obviously, probably the key wicket, one of the couple of key wickets there at the top order. If we can knock Pujara early, we get five, six, seven numbers in with a relatively hard and newish ball, so he plays a massive role for them and Patty (Pat Cummins) obviously has been on top of him this whole series,” he mentioned.
    “He has still batted a bit of time here and there but we have really squeezed on the runs and I think that is playing on in his mind and bringing to his downfall.”
    Hazlewood mentioned the match is at current evenly-poised and a name on declaration of their second innings will likely be made taking into account all elements, together with the climate.
    “I think, the way it is set up, it is probably going to be both. Probably depends (on) who bats, if Davy (David Warner) bats a long time, things happen pretty quickly as we know. I think it will be pretty similar to maybe Sydney, three-three and half sessions, maybe four sessions,” he mentioned.
    “It all depends on probably the weather as well, a bit of rain forecast in the afternoon on both days, so that could come into calculations but, we will bat normal for the first two sessions tomorrow and see where we are.”

  • AUS vs IND | ‘Desperate’ Australia overstepped the mark: Ian Healy slams Tim Paine for sledging Ravi Ashwin

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Ravichandran Ashwin in opposition to Australia within the Sydney Test.
    Legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy feels “desperate and petty” Australian group overstepped the mark with its on-field behaviour on the ultimate day of the Sydney Test.
    The 56-year-old additionally lashed out at Australia skipper Tim Paine for sledging India’s Ravichandran Ashwin on the ultimate day.

    “They overstepped the mark there. They became very desperate, they became very petty and Ashwin had an answer for the lot,” Healy informed ‘SEN Radio’.
    Paine, was concerned in a verbal duel with Ashwin, whereas the Indian off-spinner was batting. The Australian skipper went on to say that it was all a part of the sport on the put up match press convention. However, Healy disagrees.
    “He’s wrong. It’s not all part of the game. There’s a thing called the preamble to the laws of cricket and it is a thing that was designed by Sir Colin Cowdrey and it’s about how you play cricket and how you’re supposed to play cricket,”

    Paine has since apologised for his behaviour, saying that his management wasn’t adequate and he ended up “looking like a fool” by sledging Ashwin.
    Despite not having the ability to clinch what appeared like a simple win for Australia and considerations round David Warner’s health and participation within the Brisbane Test rising, Healy feels the house group nicely “get it together”.
    “The bowlers were fantastic, I wouldn’t be splitting them up, I’d be giving them a chance in three days time to get that right and really enjoy Brisbane,” he mentioned.
    “Don’t split them up. I thought the bowling was fine. Wade’s position will come into question, Warner, was he fit enough, there’ll be some chaos painted, but I think Australia will galvanise and get it together,” Healy added.
    India snatched a outstanding draw within the third Test in opposition to Australia in Sydney to maintain the sequence alive at 1-1. The fourth and closing Test will get underway on Friday at Brisbane. 

  • AUS vs IND: Ravindra Jadeja dominated out of 4th Test with thumb dislocation; Rishabh Pant more likely to proceed

    Image Source : BCCI Ravindra Jadeja
    Depleted India’s damage woes worsened on Saturday with senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja sustaining a left thumb dislocation and fracture which is more likely to rule him out of the ultimate Test in Brisbane, beginning January 15.
    However, there’s some excellent news for India as wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant’s elbow damage will not be critical and he’ll in all probability be obtainable when India bat to save lots of the Test match.

    Both gamers underwent scans after being hit by quick balls from Australian pacers on third day of the Test match.
    UPDATE – Ravindra Jadeja suffered a blow to his left thumb whereas batting. He has been taken for scans.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/DOG8SBXPue— BCCI (@BCCI) January 9, 2021

    “Ravindra Jadeja has suffered a dislocation and fracture on his left thumb. It will be very difficult for him to wear those gloves and bat,” a senior BCCI supply advised PTI on Saturday.
    “In any case, he will be out of action for at least two to three weeks which rules him out of the final Test. Pant will be able to bat as his injury isn’t that serious.”
    The guests’ first jolt got here when Pant sustained an elbow damage after being hit by a Pat Cummins supply. Reserve wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha changed Pant as per a latest modification within the ICC enjoying situations.

    “Rishabh Pant was hit on the left elbow while batting in the second session on Saturday. He has been taken for scans,” the BCCI had earlier said in a launch.
    Pant, who appeared good throughout his 36 off 67 balls on the third day of the match, was hit whereas making an attempt to drag a brief ball from Cummins.
    He was in ache instantly and after on-field therapy that included strapping a bandage, he was again in motion however misplaced the stream because of hindered motion as Josh Hazlewood had him caught behind.
    If that was not sufficient, the Australian quick bowlers inflicted additional ache on the Indians with Jadeja struggling a nasty blow to his left thumb. He is unlikely to bowl within the Australian second innings after being taken for scans to determine the injury to his bowling hand.
    Jadeja’s 28-run knock allowed India to restrict Australia’s first-innings result in lower than 100 however in the direction of the tip, a brief ball from Mitchell Starc hit him on the gloves and he wanted fast medical consideration.
    “Ravindra Jadeja suffered a blow to his left thumb while batting. He has been taken for scans,” the visiting staff’s board said in one other media launch after the damage.
    Jadeja was in ache and as soon as the staff was again on the sector for the second innings, his left thumb appeared fairly swollen and the physio utilized taping on it. He threw a couple of balls however then it was determined that it will not be attainable for him to proceed.
    Coming into the Sydney Test, India had misplaced Ishant Sharma (earlier than collection began), Mohammed Shami (forearm), Umesh Yadav (calf muscle) and KL Rahul (wrist) to varied accidents. Virat Kohli is on paternity go away.

  • IND vs AUS third Test: Pragyan Ojha explains why India went with Navdeep Saini as a substitute of Shardul Thakur

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Navdeep Saini
    India speedster Navdeep Saini made his Test debut on the SCG within the third Test of the continued four-match sequence in opposition to Australia. The right-arm pacer had a memorable outing on Day 1 as he gave India a much-needed breakthrough. Saini broke a century stand between Marnus Labuschagne and Will Pucvoski by dismissing the latter on 62. 
    Debutant Saini registered his first Test wicket by trapping Pucovski plumb within the thirty fifth over. Saini ended the day with figures of 1/32, having bowled simply seven overs on the day. In the rain-affected first day, Indian bowling unit might bowl solely 55 overs.

    After the primary day’s play, cricketer-turned-commentator Pragyan Ojha revealed why Saini was most popular over Shardul Thakur for the Sydney Test. According to Ojha, it was Saini’s tempo which made the distinction. 
    “He (Saini) was brilliant, he bowled brilliantly. We have to understand that the wicket here is different (as compared to the one in Melbourne and Adelaide). But the line and length he was bowling, he was easily touching 140 (kmph), and that’s always a lovely sight,” Ojha advised Sports Today.

    “That’s why Saini was chosen forward of Shardul Thakur. They (Team India) needed somebody on this type of a observe that shall be a bit of flat. They needed somebody who might bowl fast, and he was fast.
    “And mind you, it is only his first game. That anxiety will be there, but now after bowling those overs he will be much more settled and he will be planning what to do and how to go about it. But the way he bowled I was quite impressed,” Ojha added additional.
    Former India pacer Zaheer Khan additionally mentioned that everybody will see the ‘actual Saini’ on the second day of the Test. 
    “I am very happy that Saini has already picked up his first wicket in however much he bowled today. Now he will go back and sleep at ease, do all his recovery, and when he comes tomorrow you will see the real Saini. So, I feel he should be judged based on how he does tomorrow,” mentioned Zaheer on Sony Sports Network.
    At stumps, Australia have been in a commanding place, with Labuschagne and Steve Smith within the center. The hosts have put up 166/1 on Day 1 of the rain-marred encounter.

  • BCCI writes to Cricket Australia, seeks leisure in Brisbane quarantine protocols forward of 4th Test

    Image Source : PTI Team India
    The BCCI on Thursday wrote to Cricket Australia looking for leisure in arduous quarantine protocol of Brisbane for the fourth Test to go forward, reminding the host board that the guests are carried out with the strict isolation that was agreed upon originally of the tour.
    It is learnt {that a} prime BCCI govt has written to CA head Earl Eddings citing to him the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the 2 boards on the modalities of the tour which by no means had any specification on two arduous quarantines in separate cities.
    The Brisbane Test is because of begin on January 15 and the quarantine guidelines will prohibit the gamers to only their resort rooms after day’s play.
    “The discussions are still on but today BCCI has formally sent a letter seeking relaxation of hard quarantine for its players if they are to have the match in Brisbane,” a senior BCCI official advised PTI.
    “The MoU that was signed never mentioned about two hard quarantines. India have done one hard quarantine in Sydney (practice and back to hotel room),” he added.
    So what are the exact calls for positioned by the BCCI after addressing the grievances of its gamers and the place precisely does Queensland well being authorities stand in the intervening time?

    “The BCCI’s demand is simple. The players want to mingle with each other inside the hotel bio-bubble like they did in the IPL. They want to have their meals together inside the hotel and also have the team meetings together. That’s not a big demand,” he knowledgeable.
    As far as Cricket Australia’s communication is anxious, they’ve acknowledged that gamers can mingle outdoors their room however solely those that are residing on the identical flooring. Player from two completely different flooring can’t are available in contact with one another, which to many appears ridiculous.
    “The BCCI has advised CA that the relief of the quarantine guidelines must be given in writing. During India’s arduous quarantine in Sydney after reaching from UAE, there was police personnel in every flooring guaranteeing that there is no such thing as a breach of bio-safety protocols.
    “Hopefully, nothing of that sort will happen if the team travels to Brisbane. All we want is IPL style bio-bubble.”
    The Indian gamers have been put underneath resort quarantine in Sydney, the venue for the continued third Test, and skipper Ajinkya Rahane made his displeasure evident when he spoke the way it was “challenging to stay in hotel” when outdoors metropolis appeared “normal”.
    In case Queensland authorities do not budge, then the fourth Test may properly be performed in Sydney from the identical dates however that is still a distant chance as hectic parleys proceed.

  • IND vs AUS third Test: With Rohit Sharma’s return, Rahane-led India prepared to alter Sydney script

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Rohit Sharma
    Having touched nadir and zenith in a span of 10 days, Ajinkya Rahane’s India will look to start out afresh in opposition to Australia with the big-hitting Rohit Sharma’s presence including a brand new dimension to what guarantees to be an enthralling third Test beginning right here on Thursday.
    The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), regardless of being witness to some extraordinary batting performances from the touring Indian sides over time, has not precisely been a cheerful searching floor with six defeats. The lone win got here an excellent 42 years again.

    If Rahane’s aspect can go 2-1 up and make sure the retention of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will probably be one of many most interesting hours within the historical past of Indian cricket.
    Making it much more particular is the truth that the aspect has been with out two world class performers and a senior pacer in opposition to an almost full-strength Australian crew.
    Seldom has an Australian batting unit, that boasts of a participant of Steve Smith’s calibre, appeared so circumspect and actually intimidated by an Indian bowling unit, which is not working at full-strength.
    Pacer Navdeep Saini will make his debut right here, changing Umesh Yadav who went dwelling following an damage. The stress is comprehensible as Australia are actually pushing a 70 per cent match David Warner on the market within the center to fight hearth with hearth at the same time as his statements make it clear that he’s in no way comfy with the concept.
    “He is energetic, professional, who could make an instant impact and fills guys with confidence,” Paine’s phrases on the eve of the match indicated their desperation.
    And on this backdrop, enter Rohit Sharma, whose final couple of months have been a great deal of off-field drama. First it was his absence from the preliminary a part of the tour resulting from a hamstring damage sustained whereas enjoying the IPL.
    Then his subsequent quarantine for 2 weeks in a Sydney residence. And when he lastly united along with his teammates, an excited fan inside a Melbourne restaurant led to an inquiry in opposition to him and 4 different teammates for what was known as by the native media, a possible bio-security breach.
    But the white-ball legend has learnt the artwork of being unfazed, which was evident from his intense internet session on Tuesday when he was comfortably going through the primary crew bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin.
    His mere presence has added spring within the strides of the crew and the kids on this present set-up swear by him, the rationale he changed Cheteshwar Pujara as vice-captain after only one Test.
    The Sydney observe has historically favoured the batsmen as Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar and even Pujara and Rishabh Pant, who bought centuries right here throughout final tour, will vouch for.

    If Rohit and Shubman Gill may give the crew an excellent begin, the under-pressure Pujara will likely be far more relieved whereas enjoying his personal defensive sport.
    Rahane, after considered one of his extra copybook a whole lot constructed in adversity over the past sport, will enter the sector with extra confidence whereas going through the Australian quartet of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.
    KL Rahul’s damage has given Hanuma Vihari another likelihood regardless of his returns being as underwhelming as Mayank Agarwal, who has been pressured to make means for Rohit.
    But it’s Australia’s wobbly batting that may once more be put to check by Ashwin on a observe, that has historically helped spinners. With 10 wickets and new-found confidence, Ashwin has received each on and off-field battle in opposition to opposition’s key gamers equivalent to Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.
    It’s not simply the wickets that he has scalped however the method by which the clever Chennai engineer has managed to create doubts within the minds of world-class batters is price its weight in gold.
    As a lot as Australia wants Smith to be again in type, they’d additionally want somebody like Travis Head to ship as he has did not get a hold of each tempo and spin.
    Jasprit Bumrah, who remains to be some video games in need of 20 Tests, will likely be main the tempo assault and is predicted to indicate the way in which along with his bagful of tips.
    Whether it is Siraj or Saini, whoever shares the brand new ball can have their job minimize out as they goal to match the very best requirements set by the likes of Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma.
    Squads:
    Australia: David Warner, Matthew Wade, Will Pucovski, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (captain and wk), Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Harris, Mitchell Swepson, Michael Neser
    India (XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Navdeep Saini.
    Match Starts at 5 am.

  • IND vs AUS | Fans attending Sydney Test should put on masks always: NSW Health Minister

    Image Source : PTI Cheteshwar Pujara
    Wearing masks can be obligatory for spectators attending the third cricket Test between Australia and India beginning on the SCG on Thursday, New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard mentioned on Wednesday.
    Around 10,000 followers can be allowed to observe the Test whilst COVID-19 instances develop in Sydney.

    The announcement comes after a fan attending final month’s Boxing Day Test between India and Australia on the MCG examined constructive for COVID-19.
    “A COVID day for cricket, and that means mask on, not mask off unless you are actually eating or drinking,” Hazzard informed 9News.

    “We really love cricket but on this occasion we can’t afford to love it and also end up with COVID.”
    Wentworthville and Belmore have been added to the banned checklist of suburbs which can not attend the SCG Test.
    Hazzard mentioned any one that has visited the suburbs Auburn, Belmore, Berala, Birrong, Lidcombe North, Potts Hill, Regents Park, Rookwood, Wentworthville is not going to be permitted to attend the Test.
    According to a report in ‘The Telegraph’, the person was not infectious whereas on the famed Melbourne Cricket Ground on the second day of play “but there is potential he acquired the virus while there” or at a close-by procuring centre.
    India received the second Test on the MCG the place near 30,000 folks watched the dwell motion. 

  • IND vs AUS | India can win the collection as Australia have gotten ‘weakest batting line-up’: Gautam Gambhir

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Team India
    Ahead of the third Test in Sydney, former India opener Gautam Gambhir has stated that Australia has “weakest batting line-up” among the many high 4 groups in worldwide cricket. Gambhir additionally stated that Indian bowlers ought to look to capitalize on Australia’s latest struggles with the bat and obtain a 2-1 lead on the SCG.
    In the primary and second Test of the four-match collection, the hosts have didn’t breach the 300-run mark. The highest Australia has gone thus far is 200. 

    “We have a chance against Australia. If you look at the top four batting line-up of the world, I think it’s the weakest batting line-up. England is better than Australia, New Zealand is better than Australia and India is much better than Australia,” Gambhir advised ANI. 

    “I haven’t seen this kind of Australian batting line-up in my life. So, vulnerability is there. They haven’t played India’s main attack. If Shami, Ishant, and Umesh Yadav were fit then there would have been no reply from the Australians. So, there is a big possibility and chance that we can win this series,” he added.
    “It’s a big opportunity and chance for the Indian team to beat Australia in Australia again because I don’t think this kind of vulnerability was ever seen in the hosts’ batting line-up. They are under pressure,” Gambhir, a vital a part of India’s 2011 World Cup win, stated. 
    After levelling the four-Test collection with a complete victory in Melbourne, Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian unit shall be eyeing to realize a 2-1 lead by defeating mighty Australians within the third Test in Sydney. 
    In absence of normal skipper Virat Kohli, the Indian contingent put up a commendable effort on the MCG, recovering sharply from their horror batting collapse within the first Test at Adelaide Oval. The Indian camp shall be booming with confidence after the return of Rohit Sharma. Rohit has been assigned the opening duties instead of an out-of-form Mayank Agarwal.