India's wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) was replaced by young bloke Rishabh Pant in the fourth ODI against Australia. Pant gave a decent performance with bat scoring 34 off 26 balls but failed miserably with the gloves.&nbsp;

One of the reasons India lost the fourth game despite scoring a mammoth 358, was poor fielding, especially by Pant.&nbsp;

The youngster missing a few clear-cut chances, with one being trying to stump a batsman in Dhoni's no-look flick. His missed chance actually turned the game in Australia's favour.&nbsp;

His failure behind the stumps also drew an angry reaction <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-blames-drs-after-losing-4th-odi-to-australia-202423">from India skipper Virat Kohli</a>.

Right-arm leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also didn't look happy as Pant smiled sheepishly after his another failed attempt.

Out of many, here are the three major mistakes Pant committed that cost India 4th ODI.

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It turned out to be a dismal day for India in the field despite the heroics of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma. The opening duo's record partnership, which includes a sensational 143, had helped India post a mammoth target.&nbsp;

Australia chase down a record-breaking target of 359 runs, making it the highest ever total that Indian team failed to defend in its ODI history, losing the game by four wickets.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/shikhar-dhawan-is-vital-as-we-need-left-right-combination-at-top-going-sanjay-bangar-202257">Also read:&nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan is vital as we need left-right combination at </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/shikhar-dhawan-is-vital-as-we-need-left-right-combination-at-top-going-sanjay-bangar-202257">top</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/shikhar-dhawan-is-vital-as-we-need-left-right-combination-at-top-going-sanjay-bangar-202257"> going: Sanjay Bangar</a>

Playing only his second ODI, Turner hit an unbeaten 84 off 43 balls with five boundaries and as many as six sixes to help Australia reach the target with 13 balls to spare.

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) was replaced by young bloke Rishabh Pant in the fourth ODI against Australia. Pant gave a decent performance with bat scoring 34 off 26 balls but failed miserably with the gloves.

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) was replaced by young bloke Rishabh Pant in the fourth ODI against Australia. Pant gave a decent performance with bat scoring 34 off 26 balls but failed miserably with the gloves. One of the reasons India lost the fourth game despite scoring a mammoth 358, was poor fielding, especially by Pant. The youngster missing a few clear-cut chances, with one being trying to stump a batsman in Dhoni's no-look flick. His missed chance actually turned the game in Australia's favour. His failure behind the stumps also drew an angry reaction from India skipper Virat Kohli. Right-arm leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also didn't look happy as Pant smiled sheepishly after his another failed attempt. Out of many, here are the three major mistakes Pant committed that cost India 4th ODI. Pant's mistakes...!! pic.twitter.com/qyo9Kpkdox — Vidshots (@Vidshots1) March 10, 2019 × It turned out to be a dismal day for India in the field despite the heroics of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma. The opening duo's record partnership, which includes a sensational 143, had helped India post a mammoth target. Australia chase down a record-breaking target of 359 runs, making it the highest ever total that Indian team failed to defend in its ODI history, losing the game by four wickets. Also read: Shikhar Dhawan is vital as we need left-right combination at top going: Sanjay Bangar Playing only his second ODI, Turner hit an unbeaten 84 off 43 balls with five boundaries and as many as six sixes to help Australia reach the target with 13 balls to spare.

Watch: Three mistakes of Rishabh Pant that cost India 4th ODI

Former Indian captain <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=ms+dhoni">Mahendra Singh Dhoni</a> suffered an injury on his right forearm during the team's net session ahead of the One-Day International series opener against Australia.&nbsp;

The incident happened when Dhoni was taking throwdowns from the team's support staff member Raghavendra.&nbsp;

After having long batting sessions, Dhoni was taking throwdowns but one delivery from Raghavendra kicked up and hit Dhoni on the right forearm.&nbsp;

Whether the injury is serious enough to make him doubtful for the opening ODI couldn't be ascertained. A final call is expected to be taken by the evening.

In case Dhoni is unavailable, then Rishabh Pant is expected to don the big gloves. That is the most likely option in case Dhoni fails to get fit in time.

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If the team management is keen on checking all the fringe batting options, then KL Rahul and Ambati Rayudu could both play in the XI with Rahul keeping.&nbsp;

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni suffered an injury on his right forearm during the team's net session ahead of the One-Day International series opener against Australia.

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni suffered an injury on his right forearm during the team's net session ahead of the One-Day International series opener against Australia. The incident happened when Dhoni was taking throwdowns from the team's support staff member Raghavendra. After having long batting sessions, Dhoni was taking throwdowns but one delivery from Raghavendra kicked up and hit Dhoni on the right forearm. Whether the injury is serious enough to make him doubtful for the opening ODI couldn't be ascertained. A final call is expected to be taken by the evening. In case Dhoni is unavailable, then Rishabh Pant is expected to don the big gloves. That is the most likely option in case Dhoni fails to get fit in time. Regroup - Prep begins for ODI series here in Hyderabad #TeamIndia #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/PP8YNzwtMo — BCCI (@BCCI) March 1, 2019 × Watch: Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni responds to Rishabh Pant's IPL warning If the team management is keen on checking all the fringe batting options, then KL Rahul and Ambati Rayudu could both play in the XI with Rahul keeping.

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: MS Dhoni sustains injury on forearm during net session

Captain Virat Kohli hit sixer off the last ball as <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-aus-t20-umesh-yadav-dropped-siddarth-kaul-vijay-shankar-in-team-200100">he scored a brilliant 72 off just 38 balls</a> as India powered to 190/4 in the second T20 international against Australia at Bengaluru on Wednesday.

The Indian captain led from the front hitting Coulter-Nile for three sixes in the 16th over amassing&nbsp;22 runs as India powered ahead with Dhoni giving able support to the captain. The Indian wicketkeeper hit 40 in just 23 balls to boost India's score.

India hit the gas as Dhoni took over from captain Virat in the 18th over hitting two sixes and two boundaries off D'Arcy Short's over as the hosts crossed the 150-mark losing just three wickets.

Virat, meanwhile, continued the onslaught in the 19th over hitting Richardson for another six as the two Indian batsmen set about taking a toll on the Australians. The pair put on a 100-run partnership which came up in the last over as Cummins bowled a wide ball.

However, in the next ball Dhoni lost his cool and skyed the ball attempting to heave the ball over the boundary only to be caught by skipper Finch in the deep. Dhoni's 40 came with three boundaries and three sixes helping India to post a competitive target for the Aussies.

Kartick came in a played a cameo in the last five balls hitting 8 in 2 balls to provide a bit of fireworks in the end. &nbsp;

Earlier, after a brisk start, India lost opener Lokesh Rahul with the hosts on 61 as Coulter-Nile stuck in the eight over. KL Rahul scored 47(26 balls) studded with four sixes and three boundaries to give India a head start. Skipper Virat Kohli joined Dhawan at the crease with India on 70/1 in nine overs.

Dhawan fell soon after as &nbsp;Behrendorff stuck in the &nbsp;tenth over. The Indian opener managed just 14 off 24 balls.

The visitors went into the game with an unchanged squad, the hosts however, rested Rohit Sharma and brought in Shikhar Dhawan and Vijay Shankar to boost the batting line-up.

Australia chose to stick with four fast bowlers and leg-spinner Adam Zampa. India dropped Umesh Yadav and brought in Siddarth Kaul. Yadav faced the axe after giving away 14 runs in the final over as India lost by three wickets to Australia at Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Captain Virat Kohli hit sixer off the last ball as he scored a brilliant 72 off just 38 balls as India powered to 190/4 in the second T20 international against Australia at Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Captain Virat Kohli hit sixer off the last ball as he scored a brilliant 72 off just 38 balls as India powered to 190/4 in the second T20 international against Australia at Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Indian captain led from the front hitting Coulter-Nile for three sixes in the 16th over amassing 22 runs as India powered ahead with Dhoni giving able support to the captain. The Indian wicketkeeper hit 40 in just 23 balls to boost India's score. India hit the gas as Dhoni took over from captain Virat in the 18th over hitting two sixes and two boundaries off D'Arcy Short's over as the hosts crossed the 150-mark losing just three wickets. Virat, meanwhile, continued the onslaught in the 19th over hitting Richardson for another six as the two Indian batsmen set about taking a toll on the Australians. The pair put on a 100-run partnership which came up in the last over as Cummins bowled a wide ball. However, in the next ball Dhoni lost his cool and skyed the ball attempting to heave the ball over the boundary only to be caught by skipper Finch in the deep. Dhoni's 40 came with three boundaries and three sixes helping India to post a competitive target for the Aussies. Kartick came in a played a cameo in the last five balls hitting 8 in 2 balls to provide a bit of fireworks in the end. Earlier, after a brisk start, India lost opener Lokesh Rahul with the hosts on 61 as Coulter-Nile stuck in the eight over. KL Rahul scored 47(26 balls) studded with four sixes and three boundaries to give India a head start. Skipper Virat Kohli joined Dhawan at the crease with India on 70/1 in nine overs. Dhawan fell soon after as Behrendorff stuck in the tenth over. The Indian opener managed just 14 off 24 balls. The visitors went into the game with an unchanged squad, the hosts however, rested Rohit Sharma and brought in Shikhar Dhawan and Vijay Shankar to boost the batting line-up. Australia chose to stick with four fast bowlers and leg-spinner Adam Zampa. India dropped Umesh Yadav and brought in Siddarth Kaul. Yadav faced the axe after giving away 14 runs in the final over as India lost by three wickets to Australia at Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

2nd T20: Virat, Dhoni power India to 190/4 against Australia

Virat Kohli-led India look to put final touches to World Cup plans

Australia Thursday drafted Perth Scorchers batsman <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/sri-lanka-recalls-kusal-perera-for-australia-tests-189096">Ashton Turner as cover for Mitchell Marsh</a> who was ruled out of the first one-day international against India in Sydney with a gastro bug.

All-rounder Marsh has spent two days in the&nbsp;hospital with his availability for the other two games in the series - in Adelaide and Melbourne - under a cloud.

"We'll see how he goes, but he certainly won't (play) this first game and we will wait and see how he recovers," said coach Justin Langer ahead of the opening clash on Saturday.

It is another blow for Marsh who on Wednesday was axed from the Test squad to play Sri Lanka, along with his brother Shaun.

Turner, who plays state cricket with Western Australia and for the Scorchers in Twenty20, has scored 43 not out, 47 and 60 not out in his past three Big Bash League matches.

Revised squad:

Aaron Finch (capt), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Turner, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Jhye Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa.

Australia Thursday drafted Perth Scorchers batsman Ashton Turner as cover for Mitchell Marsh who was ruled out of the first one-day international against India in Sydney with a gastro bug.

Australia Thursday drafted Perth Scorchers batsman Ashton Turner as cover for Mitchell Marsh who was ruled out of the first one-day international against India in Sydney with a gastro bug. All-rounder Marsh has spent two days in the hospital with his availability for the other two games in the series - in Adelaide and Melbourne - under a cloud. "We'll see how he goes, but he certainly won't (play) this first game and we will wait and see how he recovers," said coach Justin Langer ahead of the opening clash on Saturday. It is another blow for Marsh who on Wednesday was axed from the Test squad to play Sri Lanka, along with his brother Shaun. Turner, who plays state cricket with Western Australia and for the Scorchers in Twenty20, has scored 43 not out, 47 and 60 not out in his past three Big Bash League matches. Revised squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Turner, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Jhye Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Jason Behrendorff, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa.

India-Australia ODI: Mitchell Marsh ruled out, rookie Ashton Turner in squad

India spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are both under an injury cloud ahead of the Boxing Day test against Australia, leaving the tourists with a potential selection conundrum.

India coach Ravi Shastri said off-spinner Ashwin was still recovering from an abdominal strain that caused him to miss the second test in Perth, while left-arm spinner Jadeja had been nursing a shoulder problem.

Shastri revealed that Jadeja's injury had also ruled him out at Perth Stadium, where India went with a four-prong pace attack and duly slumped to a 146-run loss that levelled the four-test series 1-1.

"The problem with Jaddu (Jadeja) is that he had taken an injection four days into coming to Australia, because of some stiffness in the shoulder and it took a while for that injection to settle down," Shastri told reporters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

"So when you look at Perth, we felt that he was maybe 60-70 per cent fit and that we didn't want to risk that in Perth. If he was 80 per cent fit here (MCG), he will play."

Ashwin, meanwhile, needed to be evaluated over the next 48 hours, the coach said.

The injuries could open the door for left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who played the last of his five tests against West Indies at Hyderabad.

The MCG pitch offered little for bowlers of any stripe in the drawn Ashes test last year, being rated "poor" by the International Cricket Council in an embarrassment for the organisers.

But most teams are loath to go in with an all-out pace attack at the venue. The last time the hosts did so, they were thrashed by an innings and 157 runs against England and gave up the Ashes.

There was better news for batsman Rohit Sharma, who played the opener in Adelaide but missed Perth due to a lower back injury sustained during fielding practice.

Shastri said the batsman had made "a very good improvement" but would still need to be assessed on Monday, two days before the test starts.

Rohit was replaced by spin bowling all-rounder Hanuma Vihari at number six in the batting order in Perth.

His reinstatement may depend on whether there is change at the top of India's batting order where openers Lokesh Rahul and Murali Vijay are under pressure to keep their spots.

Rahul managed only 48 runs from four innings while Vijay has not fared any better with a total of 49 from as many innings.

The more-experienced Vijay, with 61 tests under his belt, was dropped during India's series in England for poor form and subsequently kept out against West Indies at home.

India may also be keen to welcome back seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya who has joined the squad after recovering from a back injury sustained during the Asia Cup.

India spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are both under an injury cloud ahead of the Boxing Day test against Australia, leaving the tourists with a potential selection conundrum.

India spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are both under an injury cloud ahead of the Boxing Day test against Australia, leaving the tourists with a potential selection conundrum. India coach Ravi Shastri said off-spinner Ashwin was still recovering from an abdominal strain that caused him to miss the second test in Perth, while left-arm spinner Jadeja had been nursing a shoulder problem. Shastri revealed that Jadeja's injury had also ruled him out at Perth Stadium, where India went with a four-prong pace attack and duly slumped to a 146-run loss that levelled the four-test series 1-1. "The problem with Jaddu (Jadeja) is that he had taken an injection four days into coming to Australia, because of some stiffness in the shoulder and it took a while for that injection to settle down," Shastri told reporters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. "So when you look at Perth, we felt that he was maybe 60-70 per cent fit and that we didn't want to risk that in Perth. If he was 80 per cent fit here (MCG), he will play." Ashwin, meanwhile, needed to be evaluated over the next 48 hours, the coach said. The injuries could open the door for left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who played the last of his five tests against West Indies at Hyderabad. The MCG pitch offered little for bowlers of any stripe in the drawn Ashes test last year, being rated "poor" by the International Cricket Council in an embarrassment for the organisers. But most teams are loath to go in with an all-out pace attack at the venue. The last time the hosts did so, they were thrashed by an innings and 157 runs against England and gave up the Ashes. There was better news for batsman Rohit Sharma, who played the opener in Adelaide but missed Perth due to a lower back injury sustained during fielding practice. Shastri said the batsman had made "a very good improvement" but would still need to be assessed on Monday, two days before the test starts. Rohit was replaced by spin bowling all-rounder Hanuma Vihari at number six in the batting order in Perth. His reinstatement may depend on whether there is change at the top of India's batting order where openers Lokesh Rahul and Murali Vijay are under pressure to keep their spots. Rahul managed only 48 runs from four innings while Vijay has not fared any better with a total of 49 from as many innings. The more-experienced Vijay, with 61 tests under his belt, was dropped during India's series in England for poor form and subsequently kept out against West Indies at home. India may also be keen to welcome back seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya who has joined the squad after recovering from a back injury sustained during the Asia Cup.

IND vs AUS: Ashwin, Jadeja in race to be fit for Boxing Day test

Rain stopped play on the third day of the opening Test between Australia and India Saturday, with the umpires calling a halt after Mitchell Starc was caught.

Play had started 45 minutes late and they managed to get 3.4 overs in before light drizzle began falling again.

Australia were 204-8 in their first innings in reply to India's 250, with Travis Head not out 66.&nbsp;

Starc added seven runs to his overnight eight before he was caught behind by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant after he got a thin edge to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery.

Rain stopped play on the third day of the opening Test between Australia and India Saturday, with the umpires calling a halt after Mitchell Starc was caught. Play had started 45 minutes late and they managed to get 3.

Rain stopped play on the third day of the opening Test between Australia and India Saturday, with the umpires calling a halt after Mitchell Starc was caught. Play had started 45 minutes late and they managed to get 3.4 overs in before light drizzle began falling again. Australia were 204-8 in their first innings in reply to India's 250, with Travis Head not out 66. Starc added seven runs to his overnight eight before he was caught behind by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant after he got a thin edge to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery.

Rains halts play in Australia-India 1st Test on third day

Travis Head matched his highest Test score but missed out on a century as Australia moved to within 15 runs of India after the first innings, leaving the opening Test in Adelaide on a knife-edge Saturday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Batting on his home ground, Head made 72 before nicking a Mohammed Shami delivery to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant after adding 11 to his overnight 61.

It signalled a quick end to the Australian innings, with the last wicket rapidly following and lunch called as rain came down before India's batsmen could get to the crease.

Australia made 235, in reply to India's 250. They started the day at 191-7.

After two days of stifling hot conditions, a change rolled in Saturday and play began <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/rains-halts-play-in-australia-india-1st-test-on-third-day-182336">45 minutes late in gloomy conditions</a>, with the ground's lights on.

It only lasted 3.4 overs before the drizzle began again and the umpires called the players off after Mitchell Starc was caught behind by Pant, getting a thin edge to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery.

He added seven runs to his overnight eight.

Play resumed after an hour with Nathan Lyon accompanying Head, who looked on track to better his previous best Test score against Pakistan in October.

But he was enticed into prodding at a Shami ball and was out to deny him the chance of a maiden ton in his third Test.

Josh Hazlewood came to the crease but was gone first ball, again to the Shami-Pant combination, leaving Nathan Lyon unbeaten after a quick-fire 24, including a six.

For India, Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 3-57 and Jasprit Bumrah had 3-47.

Travis Head matched his highest Test score but missed out on a century as Australia moved to within 15 runs of India after the first innings, leaving the opening Test in Adelaide on a knife-edge Saturday.

Travis Head matched his highest Test score but missed out on a century as Australia moved to within 15 runs of India after the first innings, leaving the opening Test in Adelaide on a knife-edge Saturday. Batting on his home ground, Head made 72 before nicking a Mohammed Shami delivery to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant after adding 11 to his overnight 61. It signalled a quick end to the Australian innings, with the last wicket rapidly following and lunch called as rain came down before India's batsmen could get to the crease. Australia made 235, in reply to India's 250. They started the day at 191-7. After two days of stifling hot conditions, a change rolled in Saturday and play began 45 minutes late in gloomy conditions, with the ground's lights on. It only lasted 3.4 overs before the drizzle began again and the umpires called the players off after Mitchell Starc was caught behind by Pant, getting a thin edge to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery. He added seven runs to his overnight eight. Play resumed after an hour with Nathan Lyon accompanying Head, who looked on track to better his previous best Test score against Pakistan in October. But he was enticed into prodding at a Shami ball and was out to deny him the chance of a maiden ton in his third Test. Josh Hazlewood came to the crease but was gone first ball, again to the Shami-Pant combination, leaving Nathan Lyon unbeaten after a quick-fire 24, including a six. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 3-57 and Jasprit Bumrah had 3-47.

INDvsAUS, 1st Test, Day 3: Match on knife-edge with Australia 15 runs behind India

Coach Justin Langer Saturday rebuffed criticism from Sachin Tendulkar that Australia's batting was too defensive, and complained that if his team celebrated like Virat Kohli they would be seen as "the worst blokes in the world".

Australia ended day two of the opening Test against India in Adelaide on Friday 191-7, with only Travis Head offering some serious resistence.

Superstar Tendulkar tweeted that "the defensive mindset by the Australian batsmen at home is something I've not seen before in my experience".

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Langer told his players not to let the sledge get under their skin, and said it was a different era when Tendulkar played against Australia, who then boosted a far more experienced line-up.

"The teams that Sachin would have played against started with Allan Border and David Boon, and Steve Waugh and Mark Waugh, and Ricky Ponting," he told Fox Sports.&nbsp;

"Guys that had great Test match experience and they knew their game, were comfortable in their own skin and they knew what to expect.

"Whereas we've got a team at the moment who are very inexperienced in Test match cricket, particularly our batting side."

He added that his team was "fighting their backsides off".

"We have to be patient with them. You can't give these guys 30 or 50 matches of Test match experience. They have to earn it."

In the wake of a scathing review into the ball-tampering this year, which slammed the team for its win-at-all-costs culture, Australia is also conscious that it needs to tone its infamous abrasive attitude.

Langer conceded their behaviour was under scrutiny in Adelaide, where combative and vocal Indian skipper Virat Kohli has enthusiastically celebrated Australian wickets.

He said there was a fine line between celebration and going over the top and if his team acted like Kohli in the current environment "we'd be the worst blokes in the world".

"It's a fine line, isn't it? That's the truth of it. But I love seeing the passion," said Langer.

Coach Justin Langer Saturday rebuffed criticism from Sachin Tendulkar that Australia's batting was too defensive, and complained that if his team celebrated like Virat Kohli they would be seen as "the worst blokes in the world".

Coach Justin Langer Saturday rebuffed criticism from Sachin Tendulkar that Australia's batting was too defensive, and complained that if his team celebrated like Virat Kohli they would be seen as "the worst blokes in the world". Australia ended day two of the opening Test against India in Adelaide on Friday 191-7, with only Travis Head offering some serious resistence. Superstar Tendulkar tweeted that "the defensive mindset by the Australian batsmen at home is something I've not seen before in my experience". #TeamIndia should make the most of this situation and not lose their grip. The defensive mindset by the Australian batsmen at home is something I’ve not seen before in my experience. @ashwinravi99 has been very effective and has played a role to help the team be on top, for now. — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 7, 2018 × Langer told his players not to let the sledge get under their skin, and said it was a different era when Tendulkar played against Australia, who then boosted a far more experienced line-up. "The teams that Sachin would have played against started with Allan Border and David Boon, and Steve Waugh and Mark Waugh, and Ricky Ponting," he told Fox Sports. "Guys that had great Test match experience and they knew their game, were comfortable in their own skin and they knew what to expect. "Whereas we've got a team at the moment who are very inexperienced in Test match cricket, particularly our batting side." He added that his team was "fighting their backsides off". "We have to be patient with them. You can't give these guys 30 or 50 matches of Test match experience. They have to earn it." In the wake of a scathing review into the ball-tampering this year, which slammed the team for its win-at-all-costs culture, Australia is also conscious that it needs to tone its infamous abrasive attitude. Langer conceded their behaviour was under scrutiny in Adelaide, where combative and vocal Indian skipper Virat Kohli has enthusiastically celebrated Australian wickets. He said there was a fine line between celebration and going over the top and if his team acted like Kohli in the current environment "we'd be the worst blokes in the world". "It's a fine line, isn't it? That's the truth of it. But I love seeing the passion," said Langer.

Justin Langer rebuffs Tendulkar criticism of defensive batting

Australia's pacemen hit back with two late wickets after India's batsmen started positively to push Virat Kohli's team to 101-run lead at tea on day three of the first test on Saturday.

Josh Hazlewood had Lokesh Rahul caught behind for 44 after pace spearhead Starc dismissed Murali Vijay for 18 to end a 63-run opening stand at Adelaide Oval, after the home side were bowled out for 235 in the rain-hit first session.

Number three Cheteshwar Pujara was 11 not out, with captain Kohli on two, and an intriguing test match delicately poised under a cloudy sky.

Protecting India's first innings total of 250, Kohli's bowlers did well to carve out an initial 15-run lead, getting through Australia's final three wickets for the cost of 44 runs after the home side resumed on 191 for seven following a rain-delayed start.

India seamer Mohammed Shami was on a hat-trick after claiming the final two wickets of batsman Travis Head (72) and number 11 Josh Hazlewood (0) in successive balls.

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Starc was the first wicket to fall, caught behind off seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who finished with 3-47.

Nathan Lyon was left 24 not out, having played a handy cameo with Head.

Dismissed for two in the first innings to extend a lean run of scores, Rahul came out with positive intent and saw off Starc and Hazlewood's opening spell before taking to Pat Cummins.

He smashed a drive for six over deep cover off Australia's first-change bowler and another square drive for four in the same over.

The recalled Vijay was never quite so settled, however, and he was out for 18 chasing a wider delivery that was caught by Peter Handscomb at second slip.

Pujara, who scored a sparkling 123 to rescue India in their first innings total of 250, was given out after an appeal for caught behind off Lyon but over-turned the decision on review.

Australia's disappointment was short-lived, however, as Rahul threw away his wicket moments later with an ill-advised swipe at a Hazlewood which served only to send a nick flying through to wicketkeeper-captain Tim Paine.

Australia's pacemen hit back with two late wickets after India's batsmen started positively to push Virat Kohli's team to 101-run lead at tea on day three of the first test on Saturday.

Australia's pacemen hit back with two late wickets after India's batsmen started positively to push Virat Kohli's team to 101-run lead at tea on day three of the first test on Saturday. Josh Hazlewood had Lokesh Rahul caught behind for 44 after pace spearhead Starc dismissed Murali Vijay for 18 to end a 63-run opening stand at Adelaide Oval, after the home side were bowled out for 235 in the rain-hit first session. Number three Cheteshwar Pujara was 11 not out, with captain Kohli on two, and an intriguing test match delicately poised under a cloudy sky. Protecting India's first innings total of 250, Kohli's bowlers did well to carve out an initial 15-run lead, getting through Australia's final three wickets for the cost of 44 runs after the home side resumed on 191 for seven following a rain-delayed start. India seamer Mohammed Shami was on a hat-trick after claiming the final two wickets of batsman Travis Head (72) and number 11 Josh Hazlewood (0) in successive balls. 1000 Test runs for @imVkohli in Australia. He is the 4th Indian to achieve this feat 😎😎 pic.twitter.com/65hdfHx5GQ — BCCI (@BCCI) December 8, 2018 × Starc was the first wicket to fall, caught behind off seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who finished with 3-47. Nathan Lyon was left 24 not out, having played a handy cameo with Head. Dismissed for two in the first innings to extend a lean run of scores, Rahul came out with positive intent and saw off Starc and Hazlewood's opening spell before taking to Pat Cummins. He smashed a drive for six over deep cover off Australia's first-change bowler and another square drive for four in the same over. The recalled Vijay was never quite so settled, however, and he was out for 18 chasing a wider delivery that was caught by Peter Handscomb at second slip. Pujara, who scored a sparkling 123 to rescue India in their first innings total of 250, was given out after an appeal for caught behind off Lyon but over-turned the decision on review. Australia's disappointment was short-lived, however, as Rahul threw away his wicket moments later with an ill-advised swipe at a Hazlewood which served only to send a nick flying through to wicketkeeper-captain Tim Paine.

INDvsAUS, 1st Test, Day 3: India at 146-2 after 55 overs, lead by 161 runs

India was all out for 250 in their first innings Friday on the second day of the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide without adding to their overnight 250-9.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/indvsaus-1st-test-day-1-cheteshwar-pujara-rescues-india-in-adelaide-oval-181878">Cheteshwar Pujara</a> had been run out for 123 at the close of play Thursday, and when they resumed tailender Mohammed Shami was out for six on the first delivery Friday, caught behind by Tim Paine off Josh Hazlewood.

Jasprit Bumrah was unbeaten on 0.

For Australia, Hazlewood finished with 3-52. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon all took two wickets each.

Debutant Marcus Harris is due to open the batting for Australia alongside one-day and Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch on another stifling hot day.

India, the world's top-ranked team, have never won a series in Australia.

India was all out for 250 in their first innings Friday on the second day of the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide without adding to their overnight 250-9.

India was all out for 250 in their first innings Friday on the second day of the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide without adding to their overnight 250-9. Cheteshwar Pujara had been run out for 123 at the close of play Thursday, and when they resumed tailender Mohammed Shami was out for six on the first delivery Friday, caught behind by Tim Paine off Josh Hazlewood. Jasprit Bumrah was unbeaten on 0. For Australia, Hazlewood finished with 3-52. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon all took two wickets each. Debutant Marcus Harris is due to open the batting for Australia alongside one-day and Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch on another stifling hot day. India, the world's top-ranked team, have never won a series in Australia.

INDvsAUS, 1st Test, Day 2: India all out for 250 in first innings

India defeated <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-3rd-t20-india-need-165-to-win-against-australia-179316">Australia by six wickets</a> in the third and final T20 International to level the series 1-1 at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

D'Arcy Short (33) was the top-scorer for Australia, while Krunal Pandya snatched four precious wickets for India for which he got the man of the match award.

Despite Pandya's four-wicket haul, the hosts managed to put up a defendable total of 164 runs but Virat Kohli's side chased down the total with two balls remaining.

Dhawan-Rohit partnership had put pressure on the Australian bowling attack but with Shikhar Dhawan's wicket, pace sensation Mitchell Starc got a breakthrough for the Aussies. Dhawan scored quick 41 with 121.74 strike rate.&nbsp;

Spinner Adam Zampa got another wicket as he sent off Rohit Sharma for 23 with a quicker length ball that ripped through Sharma which he failed to assess.

Australia looked in control in the middle overs but skipper Kohli's unbeaten 61-run stand helped India to register a much-needed&nbsp;win.

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Earlier, After winning the toss, Australia started off the innings well as both the openers D Arcy short and Aaron Finch looked in control but after Finch's wicket, Aussies lost their momentum.

Finch lost his wicket to Kuldeep Yadav after scoring 28 runs with 121.74 strike rate and soon after that Short lost his wicket to Krunal Pandya at 33 runs.

Pandya struck against and outbowled Ben McDermott on the next ball.

Wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey scored 27 and Chris Lynn scored 13 runs crucial.

Australia won the first T20 International by four runs via D/L method before the second match was abandoned due to rain.

Brief Score:

Australia: 164 for 6 in 20 overs (D'Arcy Short 33; Krunal Pandya 4/36).&nbsp; 
India: 168 for 4 in 19.4 overs (Virat Kohli 61 not out, Shikhar Dhawan 41; Mitchell Starc 1/26).

India defeated Australia by six wickets in the third and final T20 International to level the series 1-1 at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. D'Arcy Short (33) was the top-scorer for Australia, while Krunal Pandya snatched four precious wickets for India for which he got the man of the match award.

India defeated Australia by six wickets in the third and final T20 International to level the series 1-1 at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. D'Arcy Short (33) was the top-scorer for Australia, while Krunal Pandya snatched four precious wickets for India for which he got the man of the match award. Despite Pandya's four-wicket haul, the hosts managed to put up a defendable total of 164 runs but Virat Kohli's side chased down the total with two balls remaining. Dhawan-Rohit partnership had put pressure on the Australian bowling attack but with Shikhar Dhawan's wicket, pace sensation Mitchell Starc got a breakthrough for the Aussies. Dhawan scored quick 41 with 121.74 strike rate. Spinner Adam Zampa got another wicket as he sent off Rohit Sharma for 23 with a quicker length ball that ripped through Sharma which he failed to assess. Australia looked in control in the middle overs but skipper Kohli's unbeaten 61-run stand helped India to register a much-needed win. India level the T20I series against Australia! Virat 'The Chaser' Kohli does it again, ending 61* from 41 balls as India chase down 165 with just two balls remaining. What a knock from the skipper!#AUSvIND SCORE 👇https://t.co/vuuqcrYXlw pic.twitter.com/0IlDYZRdZ2 — ICC (@ICC) November 25, 2018 × Earlier, After winning the toss, Australia started off the innings well as both the openers D Arcy short and Aaron Finch looked in control but after Finch's wicket, Aussies lost their momentum. Finch lost his wicket to Kuldeep Yadav after scoring 28 runs with 121.74 strike rate and soon after that Short lost his wicket to Krunal Pandya at 33 runs. Pandya struck against and outbowled Ben McDermott on the next ball. Wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey scored 27 and Chris Lynn scored 13 runs crucial. Australia won the first T20 International by four runs via D/L method before the second match was abandoned due to rain. Brief Score: Australia: 164 for 6 in 20 overs (D'Arcy Short 33; Krunal Pandya 4/36). India: 168 for 4 in 19.4 overs (Virat Kohli 61 not out, Shikhar Dhawan 41; Mitchell Starc 1/26).

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