India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live Score Updates© AFP
India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live Updates: The Indian cricket team will aim to bundle out Australia as early as possible on the second day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah‘s three wickets on the opening day helped India make a comeback in the game, but Australia still managed to finish the day in a good position, thanks to fifties from Sam Konstas (60), Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72) and Steve Smith (68 not out). At stumps, the hosts were 311 for 6 with Pat Cummins (8 not out) being the partner of Smith. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the Live Updates and Scores of Day 2 of India vs Australia 4th Test –
05:16 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Black Armband Gesture From India
Team India players can be seen wearing black armbands on Day 2 in the field as a tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh who breathed his last yesterday.
05:11 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Jasprit Bumrah Back In Attack
After a rather baffling call to start with the pairing of Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, skipper Rohit Sharma brings back Jasprit Bumrah in attack for the third over of the day. He replaces Siraj.
05:05 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Mohammed Siraj’s Eventful Start
Mohammed Siraj begins India’s attack with the ball on Day 2 and it isn’t how India would have wanted it to be. 9 runs from the over including a boundary from the bat of Pat Cummins. India need to do better if they are to restrict Australia around a score of 350.
AUS 320/9 (87 overs)
04:59 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Coach Gambhir Gives Long Pep Talk
India head coach Gautam Gambhir was spotted giving a long pep-talk to the players in a huddle before Rohit Sharma also spoke a few words. India need to fightback early. And now, we are underway!
04:56 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Weather Update
We had a full day’s play yesterday but the weather isn’t as promising today and tomorrow. While a full 90-over play could be possible today as well, it’s Saturday that paints the worst picture of all. With about 60% chance of rain tomorrow, India need to start their preparations and execute their plans early.
04:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Steve Smith Key To India’s Fightback
Steve Smith remains the most important wicket for India this morning. The Iconic batter is already soaring in top form, having regained his confidence in Brisbane with a hundred. It would be key for India to get his out as early as possible. But what kind of a strategy India skipper Rohit Sharma would adopt against him? Will Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep start the attack with the ball today?
04:41 (IST)
04:33 (IST)
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Can India Fightback In 1st Session?
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from Melbourne. Australia have the upper hand after a terrific Day 1 that saw as many as 4 of their batters scoring a half-century. India did manage to fightback in the final session with the help of Jasprit Bumrah but they need quick wickets today to truly make a comeback.
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