<p>Washington Sundar achieved a unique feat after scoring gritty 62 runs on his Test debut at the Gabba against the mighty Australian bowling attack. Sundar was Team India's forced replacement after Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's injury.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sundar's contribution with both bat and ball has put India back into the match. The Chennai-based cricketer scalped three wickets on the debut (including Steve Smith) and then contributed well in the 123-run partnership with Shardul Thakur.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With his maiden half-century, Sundar became the third Indian cricketer (second against Australia) to hit a half-century and take a three-wicket haul on his Test debut. All three achieved the feat in their team's first innings. The first Indian cricketer to achieve this feat was Dattu Phadkar, who scalped three wickets and scored a half-century against Australia in Sydney back on December 12, 1947. Second Indian player was Hanuma Vihari, who achieved this feat against England at the Oval in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar's 123-run partnership for the seventh wicket brought India back into the game. The partnership is India’s third-highest ever 7th wicket stand in Australia and the highest 7th wicket stand at the Gabba. Team India, who once were at 186/6, managed to score 336 with the help of the Thakur-Sundar partnership.</p>

<p>Australia came down to bat for just remaining six overs before concluding the day. Opener David Warner came down to bat with intent and smashed three consecutive boundaries off Siraj's over. Australia ended their day 21 runs on-board with loss of no wickets. Tim Paine and Co. are desperate for a win but are worried due to heavy rains predicted on Day 5. Both heavyweights will head to a dramatic final day of the final Test.&nbsp;</p>


Washington Sundar achieved a unique feat after scoring gritty 62 runs on his Test debut at the Gabba against the mighty Australian bowling attack. Sundar was Team India's forced replacement after Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's injury.

Washington Sundar achieved a unique feat after scoring gritty 62 runs on his Test debut at the Gabba against the mighty Australian bowling attack. Sundar was Team India's forced replacement after Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's injury. ALSO READ: 'What a beautiful partnership': Cricketing stalwarts praise record 7th wicket partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar Sundar's contribution with both bat and ball has put India back into the match. The Chennai-based cricketer scalped three wickets on the debut (including Steve Smith) and then contributed well in the 123-run partnership with Shardul Thakur. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Thakur-Sundar's brave partnership puts Australia in pressure situation on Day 4 With his maiden half-century, Sundar became the third Indian cricketer (second against Australia) to hit a half-century and take a three-wicket haul on his Test debut. All three achieved the feat in their team's first innings. The first Indian cricketer to achieve this feat was Dattu Phadkar, who scalped three wickets and scored a half-century against Australia in Sydney back on December 12, 1947. Second Indian player was Hanuma Vihari, who achieved this feat against England at the Oval in 2018. Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar's 123-run partnership for the seventh wicket brought India back into the game. The partnership is India’s third-highest ever 7th wicket stand in Australia and the highest 7th wicket stand at the Gabba. Team India, who once were at 186/6, managed to score 336 with the help of the Thakur-Sundar partnership. Australia came down to bat for just remaining six overs before concluding the day. Opener David Warner came down to bat with intent and smashed three consecutive boundaries off Siraj's over. Australia ended their day 21 runs on-board with loss of no wickets. Tim Paine and Co. are desperate for a win but are worried due to heavy rains predicted on Day 5. Both heavyweights will head to a dramatic final day of the final Test.

Washington Sundar achieves unique feat after scoring half-century on Test debut

<p>Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar's 123-run partnership for the seventh wicket brought India back into the game. The partnership is India’s third-highest ever 7th wicket stand in Australia and the highest 7th wicket stand&nbsp;at the Gabba.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Team India, who once were at 186/6, managed to score 336 with the help of the Thakur-Sundar partnership. Their performance earned a lot of appreciation from cricketing stalwarts, including Indian captain Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat Kohli took to Twitter and said: "Outstanding application and belief by&nbsp;@Sundarwashi5 and @imShard. This is what test cricket is all about. Washy top composure on debut and tula parat maanla re Thakur! 👏👌"</p>

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<p>Former India opener Virender Sehwag congratulated both the batsman and wrote: "Gabba the Dhaba for these two guys. Brilliant from Sundar and Thakur."</p>

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<p>"What a beautiful partnership displayed by the boys @imShard &amp; @Sundarwashi5 So proud of the passion shown by the Indian Team! #INDvAUS," Former India batsman Suresh Raina congratulated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik congratulated both batsmen and recalled the transformation in their roles during the tour. He said: "From net bowlers who arrived for practice to the highest scorers in the innings. We have to stand up and appreciate one of the most resilient fightbacks! @Sundarwashi5 @imShard #AUSvIND"</p>

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<p>Australia ended the day with a lead of 54 runs as both teams head on to the final day of the fourth Test. India managed to shorten the lead by 33 runs before being bowled out by Australia. However, David Warner's quickfire and unbeaten 20 runs (in 22 balls) ends the day with 21/0 in 6 overs giving the Aussies an upper hand.&nbsp;</p>


Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar's 123-run partnership for the seventh wicket brought India back into the game. The partnership is India’s third-highest ever 7th wicket stand in Australia and the highest 7th wicket stand at the Gabba.

Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar's 123-run partnership for the seventh wicket brought India back into the game. The partnership is India’s third-highest ever 7th wicket stand in Australia and the highest 7th wicket stand at the Gabba. Team India, who once were at 186/6, managed to score 336 with the help of the Thakur-Sundar partnership. Their performance earned a lot of appreciation from cricketing stalwarts, including Indian captain Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli took to Twitter and said: "Outstanding application and belief by @Sundarwashi5 and @imShard. This is what test cricket is all about. Washy top composure on debut and tula parat maanla re Thakur! 👏👌" Outstanding application and belief by @Sundarwashi5 and @imShard. This is what test cricket is all about. Washy top composure on debut and tula parat maanla re Thakur! 👏👌 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 17, 2021 × Former India opener Virender Sehwag congratulated both the batsman and wrote: "Gabba the Dhaba for these two guys. Brilliant from Sundar and Thakur." Gabba the Dhaba for these two guys. Brilliant from Sundar and Thakur. pic.twitter.com/NouAYYFyN4 — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 17, 2021 × "What a beautiful partnership displayed by the boys @imShard & @Sundarwashi5 So proud of the passion shown by the Indian Team! #INDvAUS," Former India batsman Suresh Raina congratulated. What a beautiful partnership displayed by the boys @imShard & @Sundarwashi5 So proud of the passion shown by the Indian Team! #INDvAUS 🏏 — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 17, 2021 × Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik congratulated both batsmen and recalled the transformation in their roles during the tour. He said: "From net bowlers who arrived for practice to the highest scorers in the innings. We have to stand up and appreciate one of the most resilient fightbacks! @Sundarwashi5 @imShard #AUSvIND" From net bowlers who arrived for practice to the highest scorers in the innings. We have to stand up and appreciate one of the most resilient fightbacks! @Sundarwashi5 @imShard#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/W3QlWd2HKC — DK (@DineshKarthik) January 17, 2021 × Australia ended the day with a lead of 54 runs as both teams head on to the final day of the fourth Test. India managed to shorten the lead by 33 runs before being bowled out by Australia. However, David Warner's quickfire and unbeaten 20 runs (in 22 balls) ends the day with 21/0 in 6 overs giving the Aussies an upper hand.

'What a beautiful partnership': Cricketing stalwarts praise record 7th wicket partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar

<p>Thunderstorm played a spoiled sport as the third session of Day 2 was abandoned due to wet outfield, with India 62 for two in reply to Australia's first innings 369 in the series-decider at the Gabba on Saturday.</p>

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<p>Australians began the day on high with skipper Tim Paine scoring a half-century and taking the team past 300-mark. However, Indian bowlers bounced back and reduced the host to 315/8. But, a quickfire 49-run partnership between Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc powered Australia to 369. T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar got three wickets apiece, whereas, Mohammed Siraj got a sole wicket of dangerman David Warner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma opened the innings for India. However, the hosts faced a quick setback as Gill lost his wicket to Pat Cummins. Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara stitched a 49-run partnership to stabilise the innings. Sharma then got out to Nathan Lyon, handing the spinner 397th Test wicket. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Pujara remained on the crease till tea was called. However, the session was delayed due to heavy thunderstorm resulting in the wet outfield which forced the umpires to conclude the day. India are 307 runs behind the Aussies and are need to long innings to be in the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will begin the Day 3 with eight wickets in hand with the team's most set batsmen on the crease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The series is currently levelled at 1-1 and the match will decide the fate of the Border-Gavaskar trophy.</p>


Thunderstorm played a spoiled sport as the third session of Day 2 was abandoned due to wet outfield, with India 62 for two in reply to Australia's first innings 369 in the series-decider at the Gabba on Saturday.

Thunderstorm played a spoiled sport as the third session of Day 2 was abandoned due to wet outfield, with India 62 for two in reply to Australia's first innings 369 in the series-decider at the Gabba on Saturday. ALSO READ: 'Happening since 1932': Sunil Gavaskar points out main issue with India's bowling unit Australians began the day on high with skipper Tim Paine scoring a half-century and taking the team past 300-mark. However, Indian bowlers bounced back and reduced the host to 315/8. But, a quickfire 49-run partnership between Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc powered Australia to 369. T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar got three wickets apiece, whereas, Mohammed Siraj got a sole wicket of dangerman David Warner. In reply, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma opened the innings for India. However, the hosts faced a quick setback as Gill lost his wicket to Pat Cummins. Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara stitched a 49-run partnership to stabilise the innings. Sharma then got out to Nathan Lyon, handing the spinner 397th Test wicket. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Pujara remained on the crease till tea was called. However, the session was delayed due to heavy thunderstorm resulting in the wet outfield which forced the umpires to conclude the day. India are 307 runs behind the Aussies and are need to long innings to be in the match. India will begin the Day 3 with eight wickets in hand with the team's most set batsmen on the crease. The series is currently levelled at 1-1 and the match will decide the fate of the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: Thunderstorm plays spoilsport as India end Day 2 at 62/2

<p>Australia's opening batsman Will Pucovski's availability for the Gabba Test is in doubt after sustaining shoulder subluxation injury in the Sydney Test. Head coach Justin Langer on Wednesday said that they will 'probably' get to know if the batsman will be ready to play or not.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We will probably know tonight I reckon, whether he will be right to go. It will either be a quick turnaround and he is back up and into it, or it might be a few weeks. He is a young guy, he has just played his first Test," Langer said in a virtual press conference on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Langer named Pucovski's replacement (if the player is not deemed fit) for the Gabba Test. According to Langer, Marcus Harris will be replacing the newbie to face India for the final match of the tour.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"So mentally he is going to be exhausted anyway. We will keep an eye on how he pulls up today. With shoulders, as long as he can bat OK and catch - it is not as big a deal in Test cricket, we are really hopeful he will get up. If he does not then the obvious thing is Marcus Harris would come in as the opener," he added.</p>

<p>Australia's world-class bowling unit had a rough day 5 in the Pink Test against India, however, Langer said they (Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc) are expected to be prepared for the final Test of the series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Langer said: "I expect they will all be ready to go for this Test match. We will see how they pull up."</p>


Australia's opening batsman Will Pucovski's availability for the Gabba Test is in doubt after sustaining shoulder subluxation injury in the Sydney Test. Head coach Justin Langer on Wednesday said that they will 'probably' get to know if the batsman will be ready to play or not.

Australia's opening batsman Will Pucovski's availability for the Gabba Test is in doubt after sustaining shoulder subluxation injury in the Sydney Test. Head coach Justin Langer on Wednesday said that they will 'probably' get to know if the batsman will be ready to play or not. ALSO READ: Hanuma Vihari shuts down MP Babul Supriyo as Ashwin goes 'ROFLMAX' "We will probably know tonight I reckon, whether he will be right to go. It will either be a quick turnaround and he is back up and into it, or it might be a few weeks. He is a young guy, he has just played his first Test," Langer said in a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Langer named Pucovski's replacement (if the player is not deemed fit) for the Gabba Test. According to Langer, Marcus Harris will be replacing the newbie to face India for the final match of the tour. ALSO READ: 'He batted the way he should've batted': Gautam Gambhir praises Rishabh Pant for his brave knock at the SCG "So mentally he is going to be exhausted anyway. We will keep an eye on how he pulls up today. With shoulders, as long as he can bat OK and catch - it is not as big a deal in Test cricket, we are really hopeful he will get up. If he does not then the obvious thing is Marcus Harris would come in as the opener," he added. Australia's world-class bowling unit had a rough day 5 in the Pink Test against India, however, Langer said they (Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc) are expected to be prepared for the final Test of the series. Langer said: "I expect they will all be ready to go for this Test match. We will see how they pull up."

'The obvious thing': Head coach Justin Langer names Will Pucovski's potential replacement

<p>Many reports suggest that Team India are reluctant to travel to Brisbane for the fourth and final Test versus hosts Australia due to the harsher bio-security rules in Queensland. However, the members of the Queensland government have added to the drama as they said that Team India should not enter the state if they are unwilling to coordinate with the protocols that have been laid out.</p>

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<p>"If the Indians don't want to play by the rules, don't come," Queensland's Health Shadow Minister Ros Bates was quoted as saying by Fox Sports.</p>

<p>According to Tim Mander, who is Queensland's Shadow Sports Minister, there's no room for ignoring the protocols and that every individual would have to go through the same drill.</p>

<p>"If the Indian cricket team wants to spit the dummy and disregard quarantine guidelines in Brisbane for the fourth Test, then they shouldn't come. The same rules must apply for everyone. Simple," Mander said.</p>

<p>The controversy began after source in the Indian team revealed that the players are not keen to go into quarantine at the end of the tour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you look at it, we were quarantined for 14 days in Dubai before landing in Sydney and doing so for another 14 days. That means we were in a hard bubble for nearly a month before coming out. What we don't want now is to quarantine again at the end of the tour," a source in the Indian team told Cricbuzz.</p>

<p>He further opined, "We aren't keen on going to Brisbane if it means being stuck in the hotel again, except for going to the ground. Instead, we don't mind being in some other city, playing both Test matches there to complete the series and returning home.</p>

<p>"We understand the complexity of what's happening currently. Cricket Australia and we have cooperated at every step with regards to following the protocols within the bubble. But we were expecting to be treated in the same vein as 'normal Australians' in terms of restrictions once we completed that initial quarantine in Sydney," the source added.</p>


Many reports suggest that Team India are reluctant to travel to Brisbane for the fourth and final Test versus hosts Australia due to the harsher bio-security rules in Queensland.

Many reports suggest that Team India are reluctant to travel to Brisbane for the fourth and final Test versus hosts Australia due to the harsher bio-security rules in Queensland. However, the members of the Queensland government have added to the drama as they said that Team India should not enter the state if they are unwilling to coordinate with the protocols that have been laid out. Also read: Team India reluctant to travel to Brisbane for fourth Test against Australia "If the Indians don't want to play by the rules, don't come," Queensland's Health Shadow Minister Ros Bates was quoted as saying by Fox Sports. According to Tim Mander, who is Queensland's Shadow Sports Minister, there's no room for ignoring the protocols and that every individual would have to go through the same drill. "If the Indian cricket team wants to spit the dummy and disregard quarantine guidelines in Brisbane for the fourth Test, then they shouldn't come. The same rules must apply for everyone. Simple," Mander said. The controversy began after source in the Indian team revealed that the players are not keen to go into quarantine at the end of the tour. "If you look at it, we were quarantined for 14 days in Dubai before landing in Sydney and doing so for another 14 days. That means we were in a hard bubble for nearly a month before coming out. What we don't want now is to quarantine again at the end of the tour," a source in the Indian team told Cricbuzz. He further opined, "We aren't keen on going to Brisbane if it means being stuck in the hotel again, except for going to the ground. Instead, we don't mind being in some other city, playing both Test matches there to complete the series and returning home. "We understand the complexity of what's happening currently. Cricket Australia and we have cooperated at every step with regards to following the protocols within the bubble. But we were expecting to be treated in the same vein as 'normal Australians' in terms of restrictions once we completed that initial quarantine in Sydney," the source added.

'If the Indians don't want to play by the rules, don't come': Queensland government

<p>The drama continues to run high in the India vs Australia series as the latest development suggests the fourth Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane is slated to go on as per schedule, reported news agency PTI on Sunday.</p>

<p>According to Australia media reports, Team India were&nbsp;reluctant to travel Brisbane for the fourth Test there in view of stricter quarantine rules.</p>

<p>However, as of now, BCCI has not taken any call on asking CA to shift the Test match from Brisbane to Sydney.</p>

<p>“It’s a fluid situation. Let’s wait for a few more days,” a BCCI official told PTI.</p>

<p>Australia's Queensland has closed its borders for people travelling from New South Wales due to the rising cases of Covid-19 in Sydney and surrounding areas. The travel ban will not be imposed to the Test-playing players, however, the bio-bubble will be very strict like the ones in IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It could well happen that in order to play the Test match in Brisbane, the Indian team would have to be in a stricter bio-bubble from Sydney (due to COVID-19 outbreak in the city)&nbsp;itself which would make for a hard quarantine (hotel-stadium-hotel) of around 15 days.</p>

<p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>


The drama continues to run high in the India vs Australia series as the latest development suggests the fourth Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane is slated to go on as per schedule, reported news agency PTI on Sunday.

The drama continues to run high in the India vs Australia series as the latest development suggests the fourth Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane is slated to go on as per schedule, reported news agency PTI on Sunday. According to Australia media reports, Team India were reluctant to travel Brisbane for the fourth Test there in view of stricter quarantine rules. However, as of now, BCCI has not taken any call on asking CA to shift the Test match from Brisbane to Sydney. “It’s a fluid situation. Let’s wait for a few more days,” a BCCI official told PTI. Australia's Queensland has closed its borders for people travelling from New South Wales due to the rising cases of Covid-19 in Sydney and surrounding areas. The travel ban will not be imposed to the Test-playing players, however, the bio-bubble will be very strict like the ones in IPL. It could well happen that in order to play the Test match in Brisbane, the Indian team would have to be in a stricter bio-bubble from Sydney (due to COVID-19 outbreak in the city) itself which would make for a hard quarantine (hotel-stadium-hotel) of around 15 days. (With PTI inputs)

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