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  • AUS vs IND | Thunderstorms anticipated on last day on the Gabba

    Image Source : GETTY A common view as rain delays play throughout day 4 of the 4th Test Match within the sequence between Australia and India at The Gabba on January 18
    The last day of the fourth and last Test match between India and Australia guarantees to be a humdinger until thunderstorms, which can be anticipated on Tuesday, play spoilsport.
    Weather web site www.accuweather.com describes Tuesday in Brisbane as ‘humid with occasions of clouds and solar; a thunderstorm within the afternoon’.

    The match has been interrupted on the second and fourth days by rain. The last session on the second day on Saturday was misplaced attributable to rain whereas Monday’s sport additionally noticed a lack of 40 minutes.
    India want 324 extra runs in 98 overs on a wicket that’s displaying indicators of breaking apart.

    There are cracks with a couple of deliveries on Monday rearing up after hitting the cracks and catching the batsmen without warning.
    Cameron Green was stunned a couple of from left-arm tempo bowler T Natarajan whereas Steve Smith too was caught off a supply from Mohammed Siraj that climbed awkwardly.
    India batsmen might additionally face a problem.
    Siraj, who spoke to the media on Monday, admitted that the India batsmen might discover it difficult but additionally stated that they’re well-prepared and able to dealing with it.
    “Obviously, batsmen will be confused. It will be on their mind that there is crack. But our batsmen are also good and prepared for that. We will see that tomorrow only,” stated Siraj.

  • Resilient India look to defy odds, historical past as Border-Gavaskar collection reaches heady climax at Gabba

    Image Source : AP India’s Mohammed Siraj, centre, is congratulated by teammates after taking his fifth wicket throughout play on day 4 of the fourth cricket take a look at between India and Australia on the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, Monday, Jan. 18
    Rain washed a majority of the ultimate session on day 4 after Australia set a goal of 328. India have been imagined to face 24 overs of the brand new ball on a monitor that had proven ominous indicators with inconsistent bounce and cracks opening up, however the openers solely confronted 11 balls scoring 4 runs earlier than the ultimate spell of bathe despatched the 2 sides packing to the dressing room. The daunting activity, however, awaits India who should defy odds and historical past to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy?

    ADVANTAGE AUSTRALIA?

    328 is not among the many highest targets set by a workforce on the Gabba. But Australia have didn’t win solely twice when a goal of 328 or extra has been set at this venue – in opposition to England in 1998 and 1962 – successful in the remainder 12 matches. Adding to India’s woe, the very best profitable chase on the Gabba is Australia’s 236 for seven in opposition to West Indies in 1951. 

    India have scored 300 or extra 19 occasions within the fourth innings, however solely twice have they managed to safe a win – in opposition to England in Chennai in 2008 and probably the most memorable one, at Port of Spain in opposition to West Indies in 1976, which stays India’s highest profitable in Test cricket. 14 of these scores have come away from dwelling, six of them in Australia. Overall, India haven’t been good in chasing 300 or extra complete, dropping 45 out of 80 such situations whereas 32 led to a draw. 

    Not to neglect, the Gabba is Australia’s fortress, having by no means misplaced on the venue since 1988. They performed 32 matches since then and solely eight led to a draw. In reality, their general win-loss ratio is the very best for Australia at any venue – 40 wins in 63 Tests with simply eight defeats. India have performed seven and misplaced 5. 

    BUT IT’S NOT ALL DISADVANTAGE INDIA

    Of the six occasions India have scored 300 or extra within the fourth innings in Australia, two have been in Brisbane. One was in 1968 when captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi stitched a 91-run stand alongside centurion Motganhalli Jaisimha earlier than Bob Cowper uncovered the decrease order for John Gleeson to run by means of. India amassed 355 runs within the ultimate innings. The different occasion was in 1977 when Sunil Gavaskar scored 113 to assist India to attain 324 however fell simply 16 runs in need of the goal. These two scores are a part of the 5 300-plus totals which were made by visiting groups in Brisbane, the very best being 450 by Pakistan, which can be the latest rating. Adding to their perception, India’s highest rating within the fourth innings no matter the result’s 445, in Adelaide. 

    History stands in opposition to them, the circumstances stand in opposition to them, however this Indian workforce has been robust and resilient, arguably greater than some other Indian facet which have goner Down Under within the final 73 years. They misplaced 9 first-choice gamers to damage whereas Virat Kohli left on paternity depart, however this Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian facet have managed to maintain the strain from the daunting hosts. They pulled off a Boxing Day win regardless of a senior pacer strolling off with calf ache. They salvaged a attract SCG, batting by means of 131 overs and battling by means of immense ache. They will now look to emulate the identical for the third straight time, this time on the Gabba the place they’ve already managed to fold Australia twice with a second-string assault. 

    324 may look colossal given the menacing pitch, however like SCG, India would strategy it session by session and doubtless at Tea determine on chasing for a win or salvaging a win. It might be nothing lower than an epic if India emerge victorious. A draw, nevertheless, might be equally commendable for India. 

  • AUS vs IND | Shane Warne questions T Natarajan’s ‘huge no balls’ in Brisbane, faces backlash from Indian followers

    Image Source : AP India’s Thangarasu Natarajan falls onto the pitch throughout play on day two of the fourth cricket check between India and Australia on the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 16
    Former Australian cricketer and legendary bowler Shane Warne on Monday questioned T Natarajan’s “big no balls” on the fourth day of the ultimate Test between India and Australia on the Gabba. 

    Warne identified throughout commentary that he had then bowled seven no balls, 5 of which have been off the primary ball in his over and all by an enormous margin, referring it to as “interesting”. 

    The remark didn’t go down properly with Team India followers who took to Twitter to criticise Warne for the commentary he made.

    Shane Warne “Something that’s caught my eye when Natarajan was bowling. He’s bowled 7 no-balls & they’ve all been big ones. 5 of them have been off the first ball & they’re miles over. We’ve all bowled no-balls, but 5 of them off the 1st ball of an over is interesting” #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/DdBxp4jW1K— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) January 18, 2021

    Mark Waugh & Warne have been discovered to be concerned with bookies, passing on to them details about pitch, climate and extra in return of considerable cost throughout Singer World Series event in Sri Lanka.😂😂😂😅 & this man from the fixing of fogeys nation speaking #pakistan pic.twitter.com/kfK0MMVhDa— Archu (@archujb) January 18, 2021

    Why ought to Shane Warne even insinuate about spot fixing ? Natarajan is a debutant, some unsuitable balls are quite common . Disgraceful from Warne.#AUSvsIND #INDvsAUS #GabbaTest

    — Cricket Commentary🏏 (@CricketCraze12) January 18, 2021

    I sincerely hope Warne does not say that the wickets are additionally spot fixing. Natarajan no-balls have been off the primary balls, whereas the wickets have been off the final. #AUSvsIND #indvaus @ShaneWarne— Sridhar_FlashCric (@SridharBhamidi) January 18, 2021

    I’m totally pissed off at @ShaneWarne for insinuating that not the whole lot was proper with T.Natarajan’s no-balls. Really, Warne? You, the buddy of Raj Kundra, you, the cheerleader for the staff with sandpaper of their underwear? Give me a break. Shame on you.— Anand Kumar 😷 (@obelixtwit) January 18, 2021

    So this cheater @ShaneWarne has the audacity of implying that @Natarajan_91 was attempting to spot-fix!! I imply Warne enormous fan of ur bowling prowess however do not shoot somebody on air with no clue of what being sport means. Get ur ethics proper! #AUSvsIND #INDvsAUS #INDvAUS— 🇮🇳pramil🇮🇳 (@DeeepFriedLife) January 18, 2021

    Natarajan, who was added to the Indian lineup owing to the harm of Jasprit Bumrah, has left many impressed with the bowling, having picked three wickets within the first innings of Australia. In the second innings, he conceded 41 runs in 14 overs whereas going wicketless. 

    Meanwhile, India have been set a goal of 328 to chase to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 

  • AUS vs IND | Mitchell Starc offers Australia damage scare forward of ultimate day in Brisbane

    Image Source : AP Australian bowler Mitchell Starc checks his boot throughout play on day three of the fourth cricket take a look at between India and Australia on the Gabba, Brisbane
    Mitchell Starc gave Australia an damage scare through the remaining moments of day 4 on the Gabba when he clutched his hamstring throughout the one over he bowled on Monday within the remaining Test of the Border-Gavaskar sequence. 
    This comes as an enormous concern for Australia who can be aiming to choose all ten wickets on a decisive day in Brisbane and subsequently reclaim the Border-Gavaskar sequence and keep atop within the World Test Championship. 

    Starc has solely taken 9 wickets within the sequence at 31.67 the place he has largely struggled to search out rhythm. 

    “I saw the same thing walking back – he was grabbing at his right hamstring I think it was, so I’m sure he’ll get assessed by the medical staff,” Steven Smith stated of Starc. “One thing I know about Mitchell is he’s tough and he’s played through some injuries before and got the job done, so he’ll be hopefully good to go tomorrow.”
    Australia had been folded for 294 on day 4 and therefore set a goal of 328 for India to chase on a difficult Gabba observe. However, it’s the guests who stand an opportunity to salvage one more draw with all ten wickets intact and the rain all more likely to interrupt the ultimate day’s play as properly. 
    “It’s hard to know. Obviously with the rain coming, we’re certainly not weathermen and don’t know it’s coming, so you have to play the game as you see it as well,” Smith stated. “I feel the sport’s in a pleasant place for us. The wicket’s began to play a couple of tips right this moment, a few balls shot up. So tomorrow I feel it is simply going to be about bowling good areas and letting the pure variation of the day 5 wicket do its work and hopefully we are able to maintain on to all the possibilities.
    “The Indian players have batted well. In Sydney we bowled 130 overs – obviously a different wicket to that [Brisbane] – but for us, it is just about being patient, not searching too much, bowling good areas and just letting it happen. I think the more you go searching for it on these kinds of tracks, then you probably don’t get the rewards. So it’s about hitting good areas consistently and letting the natural variation of the wicket take its course.”

  • AUS vs IND | Drawn collection will probably be worse than loss to India a few years in the past: Ricky Ponting

    Image Source : AP India’s Shardul Thakur, left, celebrates the dismissal of Australia’s Tim Paine, proper, throughout play on day 4 of the fourth cricket check between India and Australia on the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, Monday, Jan. 18
    Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting feels a drawn Test collection in opposition to a severely depleted India will probably be a worse outcome for the hosts than the loss they suffered at dwelling within the Border Gavaskar Trophy two years in the past.
    The injury-ravaged Indian staff has proven nice resilience and grit all through the present tour of Australia. In the continued fourth and closing Test, the vacationers are with out their premier quick bowlers, skipper Virat Kohli and some specialist batsmen.

    “I think a drawn series will be worse than the loss a couple of years ago,” Ponting informed cricket.com.au.
    “That’s the best way I take a look at it, contemplating how laborious India have discovered it going by means of 20 gamers in a collection, (Australia) having (David) Warner again for the final couple of video games, (Steve) Smith again for all them that they did not have final time round.
    “A draw would not only feel like a loss to them but be a worse result than last series,” he added.
    The collection is locked 1-1 for the time being. India want 324 runs with all 10 wickets in hand on the ultimate day to drag off a historic win on the Gabba, whereas a draw will even see them retain the trophy.
    The 46-year-old batting nice backed Australia to eke out a win, saying the Indian resilience is certain to crack.
    “India’s resilience has acquired to surrender at some stage. They cannot hold doing what they have been doing, being so resilient, and tomorrow it may be that day.
    “The final day of the collection, doubtlessly taking part in for one more draw, I’ve simply acquired a sense that one thing’s acquired to provide.

    “And Australia, on the other hand, they know they have to go flat out and give everything to win the series,” he added.
    Ponting stated the primary hour of play will probably be very important for India.
    “The first hour of play will probably be an important for them. Not if they do not lose wickets, they’ve to really get away and begin scoring moderately rapidly.
    “Ninety-eight overs tomorrow, 324 still to get so they’re going to have to score at a rate that they haven’t scored in the series so far.”
    Ponting feels if the openers present India an excellent begin, the vacationers will as soon as once more elevate an aggressive Rishabh Pant up the order to go for a win.
    “Rohit and Gill have each likelihood to get them off to an excellent begin. If they do do this I believe they may use Rishabh Pant up the order once more, like they did in Sydney, as a result of if it does get right down to a run chase and (India are) behind the (required) run price early on.
    “I can’t see how Pujara is going to be the guy to drag them back into the chase.”
    Whether India are aiming for a win or a draw will probably be recognized early within the day, in response to Ponting.
    “It’s going to be intriguing to me to see if they arrive out with the considered making an attempt to win the sport or in the event that they’re joyful to attempt to defend and sit on it and block the day trip and never even entertain (ideas of) going for the runs.
    “That story will be told pretty early on in the day tomorrow,” he added. 

  • AUS vs IND | Mohammed Siraj racks up information with maiden Test five-wicket haul – In Numbers

    Image Source : GETTY Mohammed Siraj of India celebrates the wicket of Steve Smith of Australia throughout day 4 of the 4th Test Match within the sequence between Australia and India at The Gabba on January 18
    Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj on Monday capped off his stellar debut sequence in Australia with a richly-deserved five-wicket haul, his first in his worldwide profession, and the one by an Indian this sequence, within the fourth Test in opposition to Australia in Brisbane. His 5 for 73, along with Shardul Thakur’s four-fer, helped India fold Australia for 294 and set themselves a goal of 328 runs on a tough Gabba observe. Australian circumstances are at all times troublesome for visiting gamers to start their profession with, however Siraj, solely three Test previous, led an inexperienced assault and outsmarted the hosts by persistently hitting the awkward size, making use of the inconsistent bounce and getting the ball to maneuver off the seam. 

    4 different Indian bowlers have managed to select up a five-wicket haul earlier than Siraj – Erapalli Prasanna (1968), Bishan Singh Bedi (1977), Madan Lal (1977), Zaheer Khan (2003). 

    5/73 is the second-best bowling figures recorded by an Indian seamer on the Gabba, behind Madan Lal’s 5/72 in 1977. 

    1 different Indian bowler has taken a five-wicket haul throughout their crew debut sequence in Australia – Syed Abi Ali on the Adelaide in 1967 – who additionally hails from Hyderabad. Overall, seven different bowlers have achieved this feat, six of that are from England and one remaining from Pakistan. England’s Ken Shuttleworth was the final to hitch the listing, in 1970. 

    13 wickets have now been taken by Siraj on this tour, probably the most by an Indian going previous Ravichandran Ashwin. It can also be probably the most by an Indian in a Test sequence whereas making their debut in Australia, surpassing Javagal Srinath’s tally of 10 within the 1991/92 tour. Overall, it’s the third-most by a visiting debutant in Australia after South Africa’s Joe Partridge (25 wickets in 1963/64) and Ben Stokes (15 wickets in 2013/14). Siraj’s 13 wickets on this sequence got here at 29.53. 

  • AUS vs IND | Boy has change into a person: Virender Sehwag after Mohammed Siraj’s maiden five-wicket haul

    Image Source : AP India’s Mohammed Siraj, centre, celebrates with teammate Mayank Agarwal, left, after taking his fifth wicket throughout play on day 4 of the fourth cricket check between India and Australia on the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, Monday, Jan. 18
    Former Indian cricketers, together with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, on Monday lavished wealthy reward on Mohammed Siraj after the right-arm quick bowler picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
    On Monday, Siraj returned with figures of 5/73 in simply his third Test as India bundled out Australia for 294 of their second innings within the fourth and ultimate Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Along with Siraj, Shardul Thakur additionally picked 4 wickets in Australia’s second essay with the bat.
    India, then throughout their chase of 328, reached 4/0 earlier than rain pressured early stumps on Day Four of the match. They might want to rating 324 extra runs on Tuesday to win the match and clinch the four-match sequence.
    “The boy has become a man on this tour. Siraj, leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from the front. The way newcomers have performed for India on this tour will be etched in memories for a long, long time. Will be fitting if they retain the trophy,” Sehwag mentioned in a tweet.
    The boy has change into a person on this tour. Siraj, Leader of the assault in his first Test sequence and he has led from.the entrance. The means newcomers have carried out for India on this tour can be etched in recollections for an extended very long time. Will be becoming if they preserve the trophy. pic.twitter.com/8bRvMI1iwR

    — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 18, 2021

    Tendulkar additionally took to his Twitter deal with to reward on each Siraj and Thakur and mentioned: “Well done Mohammed Siraj on your first fifer and Shardul Thakur on your important all round performance which has kept the Test rather interesting so far and more importantly, the Test series alive.”
    Earlier, Thakur — taking part in simply his second Test — emerged as India’s unlikely hero with the bat as he scored 67 runs which helped the guests publish 336 in reply to Australia’s 369.
    “Very proud of you, Siraj! Not easy to stay on in Australia after losing your father but I am sure your commitment and passion for the game would make him very proud. Congrats on your maiden five-wkt haul. Many more to come. Keep it up,” tweeted VVS Laxman.
    Siraj has bowled 134.1 overs, essentially the most by an Indian bowler within the present sequence which noticed your entire frontline assault get benched as a result of accidents earlier than the fourth and ultimate Test even started. He has ended up being India’s highest wicket-taker within the sequence with 13 scalps.
    The right-arm pacer, who made his Test debut on the Melbourne Cricket Ground throughout the Boxing Day Test, has had a really emotional tour. He misplaced his father a couple of days after he arrived in Australia however could not return residence to attend his burial as a result of strict quarantine guidelines that might have taken a whole lot of time.

  • Hope my father may have been there to look at at the present time: Emotional Mohammed Siraj after maiden fifer

    Image Source : AP India’s Mohammed Siraj gestures with the ball as he leaves the sphere after taking 5 wickets throughout play on day 4 of the fourth cricket check between India and Australia on the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, Monday, Jan. 18
    An emotional Mohammed Siraj struggled to explain his maiden five-wicket haul in phrases however sounded a phrase of warning in regards to the cracks on the Gabba floor creating confusion within the Indian batsmen’s minds on the ultimate day of fourth Test.
    Playing in his maiden Test sequence, Siraj grabbed 5 for 73 within the Australian second innings on Monday.

    He believed that there are just a few spots on the floor, from the place the ball may rear up awkwardly when his staff units out to chase a report goal of 328 on Tuesday to win the four-match sequence in opposition to Australia.
    “When they bowl, obviously there will be some confusion, it will play in the mind of the batsmen that there are cracks on the pitch but our batsmen are prepared for this. We will come to know only tomorrow,” Siraj mentioned at a digital press convention.
    When he was requested if he can be required in pursuit of the entire, he replied: “If I get opportunity, then I will bat.”
    “… But naturally our aim is to win this series, especially after so many injuries, despite which our team fought hard in the first innings,” he mentioned.
    Before the Border-Gavaskar Test sequence, Siraj misplaced his father. He then made a promise to himself. Today, he fulfilled it. Siraj, we’re all very happy with you. #CrewIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/VUMhgJsJO4— BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2021

    The quick ball to do away with Steve Smith was his favorite among the many 13 wickets within the sequence, together with the dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne.
    “In the whole series, I feel it would be Steve Smith’s wicket, there was extra bounce from the area where I thought I will get it. He is the best batsmen in the world and it gave me a lot of confidence, also the wicket of Marnus (Labuschagne), it boosted my confidence.”
    The 26-year-old Hyderabad pacer thanked skipper Ajinkya Rahane for his fixed help and encouragement.

    “Also the form of alternatives that the kids received, whether or not it’s Natarajan or Washington, all have grabbed them, each one has efficiency.
    “I will especially thank Ajinkya Rahane for trusting the youngsters and showing confidence in me, he was talking me all the time and it gave me a lot of confidence.”
    Having misplaced his father in the course of the ongoing tour and being unable to return for his final rites, Siraj had a tough final two months however in the long run, the onerous work has reaped dividends.
    “My dad had wished that his son would play and the entire world would watch him. I hope he could have been there to watch this day. This is because of his blessings that I have got a five wicket haul in Tests. I am speechless and can’t express my feelings in words.”
    “It was a tough situation, dad’s demise. I got strength after talking to mom and my focus was to realise dad’s dream,” he mentioned.
    During the sequence during which all senior pacers pulled out attributable to damage or health points, Siraj has bowled 134 plus overs in three Test matches.
    “I would give credit to one of our trainers, Sohum bhai (Desai) created a programme for me and was after me, checked my protein intake (he has cut down on biryani), training and fitness lockdown,” he mentioned.
    “He was helping me since lockdown and I followed his programme. Test cricket demands different kind of fitness.”
    He led the Indian assault after taking part in in a mere two Test matches and his expertise for India A has helped him quite a bit.
    “I don’t consider myself as a senior bowler but since I have played a lot domestic and India A, it helped. I missed Jassi bhai (Jasprit Bumrah). So I had to take more responsibility and build pressure and don’t try too many things.”
    “You set up the batsman by first bowling a series of inswings followed by an outswing, after that 1-2 over bowled on same channel, and then change the line. The idea is to keep on building pressure,” he mentioned. 

  • Watch: Rohit Sharma shadow bats as Steve Smith appears on

    With Australia chasing fast runs and an Indian batting innings looming on Day 4 of the fourth and remaining Test, Rohit Sharma headed to the crease and commenced shadow batting on the Gabba.
    Images present Rohit pretending to bat an imaginary shot as Steve Smith watched on the Gabba in Brisbane with the sequence locked at 1-1.

    Cheeky Rohit…. very very cheeky!#AUSvIND #INDvsAUS @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/DJm5jJkcpW
    — Sridhar_FlashCric (@SridharBhamidi) January 18, 2021

    Shadow follow 🤪 as Smith watches. pic.twitter.com/BjXIgqzGdl
    — Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) January 18, 2021
    “It‘s very important for all those who thought Steve Smith was tampering the pitch and he had some kind of malicious intent, Rohit Sharma has done the exact same thing as Steve Smith did,” Indian broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar said on during commentary. “In fact, there’s a step with the suitable foot.”
    This comes simply days after Steve Smith was criticised for the same transfer and was labelled a cheat by followers and former gamers after marking centre whereas the Indians had been batting. During a break session, Smith was seen purportedly eradicating Pant’s crease mark.
    However, video footages confirmed that the bottom employees at SCG had already eliminated all of the crease marks whereas sweeping the bottom. Smith bought help from Australia captain Tim Paine and coach Justin Langer although.

    Wow….full footage of the scuffing controversy. I imply, I gained’t even take sides, see it and determine for yourselves in case your mind permits you clearly.
    Some folks on social media really want to develop up !! pic.twitter.com/kOJSpdI6gp
    — Don Mateo (@DonMateo_X13) January 12, 2021
    “If anyone who knows Steve Smith, he’s a bit quirky and he does some weird (stuff). We’ve all laughed about it… it’s what Steve Smith does at the crease. He does it most games, he’s thinking about batting,” Langer had mentioned to the reporters forward of the Gabba Test.
    “Anyone who suggests for one millisecond he was doing anything untoward. They are way out of line. Absolutely out of line. That wicket was that flat and it was like concrete. You need 15 inch spikes to make an indent on the crease,” he added.

  • Oh Australia, no matter occurred to you?

    Oh Australia, no matter occurred to you?