A horrific mix-up between Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat edging one to the keeper off Boland and Starc sending Akash Deep back on zero, all happened within four overs.

BGT: Manjrekar, Pathan argue over Jaiswal’s run out on day 2 at MCG

Steve Smith hit his 11th Test hundred against India, the most by any batter in Tests. His 140 is his fifth ton at the MCG and 18th in Australia. 

BGT, MCG Test: Australia all out for 474 after Smith’s record Test ton

There was no let-up from Australia on Friday, stretching their innings to 454-7 by lunch, with the composed Smith not out 139 accompanied by Mitchell Starc on 15.

BGT, MCG Test: Smith’s 34th Test ton puts Australia ahead early on day 2

Konstas also whacked Bumrah for a six to long-on in the 11th over, completing his second maximum against Bumrah and becoming only the second batter after Jos Buttler to do so.

BGT: ‘I tried putting pressure and it paid off,’ Sam Konstas on facing Bumrah

During day one of the Boxing Day Test, Smith completed his fifty, his 10th at the venue, remaining unbeaten on 68 at stumps, with Australia’s scorecard reading 311 for seven.

BGT: Smith joins Bradman on elite list with 68* on day one at MCG

Khawaja and the umpires intervened to separate them, with the commentators expressing concern about Kohli facing a potential punishment for this uncalled-for mid-pitch instance.

BGT – Kohli on ICC's radar for confrontation with Konstas on day one at MCG

Sam Konstas broke several records during his maiden international outing for Australia and against Bumrah. He hit six fours and two sixes on his Test debut. 

BGT– Konstas hits Bumrah for a six off reverse-sweep on debut – WATCH

Australia won just one of the first three Tests at the Adelaide Oval, losing the series opener in Perth, with the rain playing spoilsport at the Gabba in Brisbane.



BGT – ‘We made a mistake picking him,’ Michael Clarke bashes Australian selectors over changes in squad

Ace Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is frustrated with a ‘random side strain’ that ruled him out of the remainder of the India Test series. Hazlewood suffered a strain on his right side during the just-concluded Gabba Test, ruling him out of the game and the series.

BGT - Josh Hazlewood ‘frustrated’ with ‘random side strain’ for missing Melbourne, Sydney Tests

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has come down hard on the selectors over changes in the squad for the remaining two BGT Tests against India. George Bailey-led selection committee made a massive call by dropping makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney while bringing in uncapped opener Sam Konstas.

Considering Hazlewood will not return until 100% fit, the seamer expressed his desire to make a comeback for the away Sri Lanka Tests early next year. 



In a media interview, Ashwin's father claimed that constant humiliation is among possible reasons behind his son's shock international retirement.



BGT - Ashwin shrugs off father's ‘humiliation’ remark over shock retirement, says ‘he isn’t media trained’

Ravichandran Ashwin has said goodbye to international cricket. Following the conclusion of the third BGT Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday (Dec 18), Ashwin called it quits at the top level, though he continues to play domestic cricket and IPL.

BGT: Hugs, emotional sendoffs and whatnot – Ravi Ashwin’s final moments as Indian cricketer

Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement following the Gabba Test conclusion against Australia, with his father claiming ‘humiliation’ among the potential reasons behind his shock call.

Because of the time constraint and the flight timings, a full-fledged get-together and dinner wasn't possible; however, his team members showered praises on his send-off.



Ashwin’s family also urged him to think it through and that the spinner decided on taking a final call on how things unfold Down Under; he, however, on Tuesday (Dec 17) informed his family that he is retiring the next day, the day five of the Gabba Test.  



Ashwin retires: No decision made till he landed in Perth; contemplated hanging boots following BGT - Report

Ashwin also has joint second-most five-wicket hauls (37) with the late Shane Warne in red-ball cricket. 



Ravi Ashwin retirement reactions: Sachin, Jay Shah, fellow mates thank Test genius for countless memories

Travis Head insisted he will be fit to play the Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG.



BGT: Travis Head quashes injury scare after Gabba draw, insists remaining fit for Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

The right-arm seamer is also picked in the Bengal squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 21.



BGT: Rohit Sharma unwilling to push for Mohammed Shami’s Test call-up amid fitness concerns

Ravi Ashwin’s shock international retirement made many shed a tear, but what forced the Test great to call up time midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)?

Ravichandran Ashwin, the ace Indian spinner, announced his international retirement after the conclusion of the Gabba Test against Australia on Wednesday (Dec 18).

Having already lost seamer Josh Hazlewood for the remainder of the BGT due to a side strain, Australia cannot afford to lose another match-winner in Travis Head for the two remaining Tests against India.

Mohammed Shami has resumed bowling but remains uncertain of a Test call-up for the remainder of the BGT Down Under. Following the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, which ended in a draw, all thanks to countless and continuous rain interruptions throughout, India captain Rohit Sharma broke his silence on Shami’s potential return to the side for the remaining two matches at the MCG and SCG, respectively.

While only 13.2 overs were possible on day one, day two saw the most action, including Travis Head’s second successive hundred against India; whereas, on day three and day four, partial cricket took place, with only 58 overs possible on Tuesday (Dec 17).



BGT, Gabba Test, Australia vs India: Weather report of final day in Brisbane