<p>The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri on Tuesday termed his side's historic Test series win against Australia as "unreal as the former Indian all-rounder recollected the memories of starting the four-Test series with the humiliation in Adelaide before turning it around against all odds. Shastri, after India's historic triumph at the Gabba in Brisbane, said that this was the "toughest tour ever" while adding "nothing surpasses this".&nbsp;</p>

<p>India defeated Australia by three wickets to win the Brisbane Test and seal the series 2-1 in their favour as the visitors became the first side to win back to back Test series on Australian soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is the toughest tour ever. Nothing surpasses this. After 36 all out, this is unreal," Shastri said after the three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test here which sealed the series 2-1 in favour of the tourists.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-announces-whopping-bonus-for-team-india-after-historic-feat-against-australia-357705" hreflang="en">BCCI announces whopping bonus for Team India after historic feat against Australia</a></strong></p>

<p>"Feeling defeated is one thing but giving up is not in our vocabulary," Shastri said India's performance will not be forgotten by the cricket world for a long time to come.</p>

<p>India, who were marred by injuries to their key players, won the Test by fielding an inexperienced side, consisting of players who were initially drafted into the squad as net bowlers before becoming talismanic to team's historic achievement against Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Successfully chasing a 328-run target. Rishabh Pant (89 not out off 138 balls) intimidated the Australians with his breathtaking strokeplay, ending the home team's 32-year-old unbeaten run at the 'Fortress Gabba' on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/remarkable-from-pm-modi-to-ganguly-team-india-lauded-for-scripting-history-against-australia-357682" hreflang="en">'Remarkable': From PM Modi to Ganguly - Team India lauded for scripting history against Australia</a></strong></p>

<p>Shastri was effusive in his praise for the young wicketkeeper-batsman, who has copped heavy criticism for erratic performances behind the stumps but earned renewed respect for his efforts with the bat.</p>

<p>"In his mind Pant was always chasing. You could see he was looking at the scoreboard," Shastri said.</p>

<p>"He is a good listener. As coach, you don't want to change anyone's natural ability but you need to strike the right balance between caution and aggression. You can't be reckless. Rishabh has learnt that," he added.</p>

<p>Shastri said Pant, who scored a 97 in the drawn Sydney Test, could have won that match for India, had he stayed. "He could have finished the game in Sydney had he been there for some more time. This time he made sure he was there till the end," he said. "When he doesn't keep well, people criticise him But he can help you win matches like these."</p>

<p>India's next assignment will be a full-fledged home series against England. India will welcome some of their key players back to the squad.</p>


The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri on Tuesday termed his side's historic Test series win against Australia as "unreal as the former Indian all-rounder recollected the memories of starting the four-Test series with the humiliation in Adelaide before turning it around against all odds.

The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri on Tuesday termed his side's historic Test series win against Australia as "unreal as the former Indian all-rounder recollected the memories of starting the four-Test series with the humiliation in Adelaide before turning it around against all odds. Shastri, after India's historic triumph at the Gabba in Brisbane, said that this was the "toughest tour ever" while adding "nothing surpasses this". India defeated Australia by three wickets to win the Brisbane Test and seal the series 2-1 in their favour as the visitors became the first side to win back to back Test series on Australian soil. "It is the toughest tour ever. Nothing surpasses this. After 36 all out, this is unreal," Shastri said after the three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test here which sealed the series 2-1 in favour of the tourists. ALSO READ: BCCI announces whopping bonus for Team India after historic feat against Australia "Feeling defeated is one thing but giving up is not in our vocabulary," Shastri said India's performance will not be forgotten by the cricket world for a long time to come. India, who were marred by injuries to their key players, won the Test by fielding an inexperienced side, consisting of players who were initially drafted into the squad as net bowlers before becoming talismanic to team's historic achievement against Australia. Successfully chasing a 328-run target. Rishabh Pant (89 not out off 138 balls) intimidated the Australians with his breathtaking strokeplay, ending the home team's 32-year-old unbeaten run at the 'Fortress Gabba' on Tuesday. ALSO READ: 'Remarkable': From PM Modi to Ganguly - Team India lauded for scripting history against Australia Shastri was effusive in his praise for the young wicketkeeper-batsman, who has copped heavy criticism for erratic performances behind the stumps but earned renewed respect for his efforts with the bat. "In his mind Pant was always chasing. You could see he was looking at the scoreboard," Shastri said. "He is a good listener. As coach, you don't want to change anyone's natural ability but you need to strike the right balance between caution and aggression. You can't be reckless. Rishabh has learnt that," he added. Shastri said Pant, who scored a 97 in the drawn Sydney Test, could have won that match for India, had he stayed. "He could have finished the game in Sydney had he been there for some more time. This time he made sure he was there till the end," he said. "When he doesn't keep well, people criticise him But he can help you win matches like these." India's next assignment will be a full-fledged home series against England. India will welcome some of their key players back to the squad.

'Toughest tour ever, nothing surpasses this': Ravi Shastri hails Team India's incredible feat against Australia

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday announced a whopping INR 5 crore bonus for Team India after its historic achievement against Australia as the Ajinkya Rahane-led side won the four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy 2-1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India, powered by Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 89 and Shubman Gill’s smashing 91, chased down 329 runs in the fourth and final Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane as the visitors ended Australia’s incredible 32-year-old unbeaten streak at the venue.</p>

<p>With the win, India also clinched the series 2-1 to win back-to-back Test series on Australian soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As fans erupted in joy after Team India’s monumental achievement, the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly announced INR 5 crore bonus for the Indian team to reward the Rahane-led side for their incredible achievement.</p>

<p>Ganguly heaped praise on the Indian team and summarized the achievement by saying that the value of this win is beyond any number while congratulating every member of the touring party.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/remarkable-from-pm-modi-to-ganguly-team-india-lauded-for-scripting-history-against-australia-357682" hreflang="en">'Remarkable': From PM Modi to Ganguly - Team India lauded for scripting history against Australia</a></strong></p>

<p>"Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party..," Ganguly tweeted.</p>

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<p>Indian team defied all the odds by winning the Test series despite missing some of their biggest stars. Moreover, they ended Australia’s 32-year-old unbeaten streak at the Gabba in Brisbane to cap off the fantastic Test series that has been a spectacle in every sense.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-swashbuckling-rishabh-pant-decimated-australia-at-the-gabba-357703" hreflang="en">How swashbuckling Rishabh Pant decimated Australia at the Gabba</a></strong></p>

<p>"It means a lot to us. I don't know how to describe this, but our boys showed a lot of character and determination after the Adelaide Test. I'm really proud of each individual. The conversation between Pujara and me was that he would bat normal, and I would take it on. It was all about intent. Credit to Pujara, the way he handled the pressure was magnificent,” said Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane after the end of Brisbane Test.</p>

<p>“Rishabh and Washington were very good at the end. Taking 20 wickets was the key, so we opted for 5 bowlers. Sundar brought the balance in place of Jadeja. The intention was clear to play five bowlers. Siraj played two Tests, Saini just one, so it was inexperienced but the character shown by the bowlers and everyone else was incredible. We didn't discuss anything about Adelaide. Just played wanted to play the remaining games with good attitude and character without worrying about the result,” he added.<br />
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday announced a whopping INR 5 crore bonus for Team India after its historic achievement against Australia as the Ajinkya Rahane-led side won the four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy 2-1.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday announced a whopping INR 5 crore bonus for Team India after its historic achievement against Australia as the Ajinkya Rahane-led side won the four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. India, powered by Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 89 and Shubman Gill’s smashing 91, chased down 329 runs in the fourth and final Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane as the visitors ended Australia’s incredible 32-year-old unbeaten streak at the venue. With the win, India also clinched the series 2-1 to win back-to-back Test series on Australian soil. As fans erupted in joy after Team India’s monumental achievement, the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly announced INR 5 crore bonus for the Indian team to reward the Rahane-led side for their incredible achievement. Ganguly heaped praise on the Indian team and summarized the achievement by saying that the value of this win is beyond any number while congratulating every member of the touring party. ALSO READ: 'Remarkable': From PM Modi to Ganguly - Team India lauded for scripting history against Australia "Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party..," Ganguly tweeted. Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party.. — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 19, 2021 × Indian team defied all the odds by winning the Test series despite missing some of their biggest stars. Moreover, they ended Australia’s 32-year-old unbeaten streak at the Gabba in Brisbane to cap off the fantastic Test series that has been a spectacle in every sense. IN PICS | How swashbuckling Rishabh Pant decimated Australia at the Gabba "It means a lot to us. I don't know how to describe this, but our boys showed a lot of character and determination after the Adelaide Test. I'm really proud of each individual. The conversation between Pujara and me was that he would bat normal, and I would take it on. It was all about intent. Credit to Pujara, the way he handled the pressure was magnificent,” said Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane after the end of Brisbane Test. “Rishabh and Washington were very good at the end. Taking 20 wickets was the key, so we opted for 5 bowlers. Sundar brought the balance in place of Jadeja. The intention was clear to play five bowlers. Siraj played two Tests, Saini just one, so it was inexperienced but the character shown by the bowlers and everyone else was incredible. We didn't discuss anything about Adelaide. Just played wanted to play the remaining games with good attitude and character without worrying about the result,” he added.

BCCI announces whopping bonus for Team India after historic feat against Australia

How swashbuckling Rishabh Pant decimated Australia at the Gabba

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India on the 5th day of the last test match at the Gabba in Brisbane defeated Australia by 3 wickets. With the departure of India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill took matters into his own hands with a stylish 91-run knock off 146 balls.

India Vs Australia | An historic win for India in Brisbane, thrashes Aus by 2-1 in a dramatic chase

<p>India on Tuesday scripted history as they defeated Australia by three wickets at the Gabba in Brisbane to seal the four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. This was Australia’s first defeat at their fortress Gabba in 32 years as the Indian cricket team, missing many of their key players, completed the historic feat on Australian soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India have now won back-to-back Test series on Australian soil which itself is a historic achievement. From Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to former cricketers, everyone rejoiced India’s unforgettable achievement. BCCI secretary Jay Shah even announced an INR 5 crore as team bonus to reward the splendid achievement.</p>

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<p>“We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours,” PM Modi tweeted as he congratulated the Indian team for creating history.</p>

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<p>“Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party..,” congratulated BCCI president Ganguly via his tweet.</p>

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<p>“The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #Gabba,” Jay Shah tweeted announcing a whopping INR 5 crore as bonus.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gabba?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gabba</a></p>
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<p>Even Indian captain Virat Kohli tweeted to congratulate the Indian team for the remarkable win: "WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. Cheers"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. Cheers 👏🏼🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/CgWElgOOO1">pic.twitter.com/CgWElgOOO1</a></p>
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1351444900269629441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">EVERY SESSION WE DISCOVERED A NEW HERO.<br />
Every time we got hit, we stayed put &amp; stood taller. We pushed boundaries of belief to play fearless but not careless cricket. Injuries &amp; uncertainties were countered with poise &amp; confidence. One of the greatest series wins!<br />
Congrats India. <a href="https://t.co/ZtCChUURLV">pic.twitter.com/ZtCChUURLV</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1351434901791379457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The champions &amp; the greatest chase!🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> has proved it again by team efforts, great character, courage &amp; max determination! Despite the bruises, the team made it possible for our country. That’s why we play for the country’s flag to go high every time we perfom🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a></p>
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImIshant/status/1351436989749485568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> 🇮🇳 Absolute superstars all of you 👏👏 A proud and historic moment for Indian cricket! Battered, bruised, but champions as well 🏆</p>
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/1351433806750703618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Historic series win for Team India! Youngsters delivered when it mattered, with Gilll and Pant in the forefront. Hats off to Ravi Shastri and the support staff for their part in this turnaround! So so proud of this bunch, this is one for the ages👏👏👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvsIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvsIND</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another great milestone by my brother <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> achieving 1000 Test Runs at Gabba, what a beautiful sight it has been watching you play today for our country, keep going!👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> ❤️❤️👌✅☝️<a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/2OVbCKvJlH">pic.twitter.com/2OVbCKvJlH</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1351435483050606592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>India chased down 329 runs with ease as Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant played cracking knocks to take India home on a tricky Gabba pitch on Day 5 of the Test. While Gill departed on 91, Pujara played a defining knock of 56 runs to take India closer to the win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>, it was Rishabh Pant who took the charge and played some fantastic strokes to stun the Aussie bowlers. It was Pant who took India over the winning line with a straight drive as he remained unbeaten on 89 in what will go down as one of the finest knocks on Aussie soil.<br />
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India on Tuesday scripted history as they defeated Australia by three wickets at the Gabba in Brisbane to seal the four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. This was Australia’s first defeat at their fortress Gabba in 32 years as the Indian cricket team, missing many of their key players, completed the historic feat on Australian soil.

India on Tuesday scripted history as they defeated Australia by three wickets at the Gabba in Brisbane to seal the four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. This was Australia’s first defeat at their fortress Gabba in 32 years as the Indian cricket team, missing many of their key players, completed the historic feat on Australian soil. India have now won back-to-back Test series on Australian soil which itself is a historic achievement. From Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to former cricketers, everyone rejoiced India’s unforgettable achievement. BCCI secretary Jay Shah even announced an INR 5 crore as team bonus to reward the splendid achievement. Victory scenes at the Gabba.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Z5nB9MyPwh — BCCI (@BCCI) January 19, 2021 × “We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours,” PM Modi tweeted as he congratulated the Indian team for creating history. We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2021 × “Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party..,” congratulated BCCI president Ganguly via his tweet. Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party.. — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 19, 2021 × “The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #Gabba,” Jay Shah tweeted announcing a whopping INR 5 crore as bonus. The @BCCI has announced INR 5 Crore as team bonus. These are special moments for India Cricket. An outstanding display of character and skill #TeamIndia #AUSvIND #Gabba — Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 19, 2021 × Even Indian captain Virat Kohli tweeted to congratulate the Indian team for the remarkable win: "WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. Cheers" WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. Cheers 👏🏼🇮🇳 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/CgWElgOOO1 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 19, 2021 × EVERY SESSION WE DISCOVERED A NEW HERO. Every time we got hit, we stayed put & stood taller. We pushed boundaries of belief to play fearless but not careless cricket. Injuries & uncertainties were countered with poise & confidence. One of the greatest series wins! Congrats India. pic.twitter.com/ZtCChUURLV — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 19, 2021 × The champions & the greatest chase!🙌#TeamIndia has proved it again by team efforts, great character, courage & max determination! Despite the bruises, the team made it possible for our country. That’s why we play for the country’s flag to go high every time we perfom🇮🇳#INDvAUS — Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) January 19, 2021 × Congratulations #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 Absolute superstars all of you 👏👏 A proud and historic moment for Indian cricket! Battered, bruised, but champions as well 🏆 — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 19, 2021 × Historic series win for Team India! Youngsters delivered when it mattered, with Gilll and Pant in the forefront. Hats off to Ravi Shastri and the support staff for their part in this turnaround! So so proud of this bunch, this is one for the ages👏👏👏 #AUSvsIND — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 19, 2021 × Another great milestone by my brother @RishabhPant17 achieving 1000 Test Runs at Gabba, what a beautiful sight it has been watching you play today for our country, keep going!👏 #AUSvIND ❤️❤️👌✅☝️@BCCI pic.twitter.com/2OVbCKvJlH — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 19, 2021 × India chased down 329 runs with ease as Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant played cracking knocks to take India home on a tricky Gabba pitch on Day 5 of the Test. While Gill departed on 91, Pujara played a defining knock of 56 runs to take India closer to the win. , it was Rishabh Pant who took the charge and played some fantastic strokes to stun the Aussie bowlers. It was Pant who took India over the winning line with a straight drive as he remained unbeaten on 89 in what will go down as one of the finest knocks on Aussie soil.

'Remarkable': From PM Modi to Ganguly - Team India lauded for scripting history against Australia

<p class="MsoNormal">India on Tuesday scripted history as they became the first team to win back-to-back Test series on Australian soil while ending Australia’s record of being unbeaten at the Gabba, Brisbane since 1988. Rishabh Pant was the hero for the visitors as the southpaw smashed an unbeaten 89&nbsp;to take India home and clinch a historic series win against India. With the win, India won the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>This was the first defeat for Australia at their fortress Gabba in 32 years as Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara played incredible knocks in the second innings to guide India to a memorable win and Test series win.</p>

<p>Against all odds, the Indian team defeated a full-strength Australian side. While India had several stars missing since the start of the gruelling tour, more players suffered injuries only for the youngsters to step up and create history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the Brisbane Test, Australia posted&nbsp;369 runs in the first innings after a fantastic century by Marnus Labuschagne. Indian team, missing their key players, stepped up to the occasion as the inexperienced bowling attack wreaked havoc. The likes of T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar ended up with three wickets each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India, in reply, scored 226 after crucial half-centuries from Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur. While a big score was missing in the Indian camp, the visitors hunted together to pile pressure on the Aussies.</p>

<p>Australia, in the second innings, upped the ante and scored 294 runs courtesy a fine half-century by Steve Smith and crucial knocks by David Warner, Cameron Green among others.</p>

<p>However, India defied all the odds on Day 5, as Shubman Gill started the proceedings with a spellbinding 91-run knock before Pujara and Pant took the centre stage. While Pujara scored 56, Pant ended up with an unbeaten 89 as he helped India seal the Test series 2-1.</p>

<p><b>Rishabh Pant | Player of the Match</b>: This one of my biggest days in life. The support the team has given me even when I was not playing has been incredible. It's a dream come true. We've been practising hard after the first Test. The team management always backs me and tells me you are match-winner and you have to go out there and win and I am happy I did it today. It was a fifth-day pitch and the ball was turning.</p>

<p><b>Pat Cummins | Player of the Series:</b>&nbsp;Good hard day of Test cricket today. Rishabh and the rest of India took the game on and deserved to win. I wanted the cracks to do a bit more. If we bowled well I think we could have picked up wickets. In Sydney the game was there to win on Day 5, we just didn't go for it, so yes, overall, quite happy.</p>


India on Tuesday scripted history as they became the first team to win back-to-back Test series on Australian soil while ending Australia’s record of being unbeaten at the Gabba, Brisbane since 1988.

India on Tuesday scripted history as they became the first team to win back-to-back Test series on Australian soil while ending Australia’s record of being unbeaten at the Gabba, Brisbane since 1988. Rishabh Pant was the hero for the visitors as the southpaw smashed an unbeaten 89 to take India home and clinch a historic series win against India. With the win, India won the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. This was the first defeat for Australia at their fortress Gabba in 32 years as Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara played incredible knocks in the second innings to guide India to a memorable win and Test series win. Against all odds, the Indian team defeated a full-strength Australian side. While India had several stars missing since the start of the gruelling tour, more players suffered injuries only for the youngsters to step up and create history. Talking about the Brisbane Test, Australia posted 369 runs in the first innings after a fantastic century by Marnus Labuschagne. Indian team, missing their key players, stepped up to the occasion as the inexperienced bowling attack wreaked havoc. The likes of T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar ended up with three wickets each. India, in reply, scored 226 after crucial half-centuries from Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur. While a big score was missing in the Indian camp, the visitors hunted together to pile pressure on the Aussies. Australia, in the second innings, upped the ante and scored 294 runs courtesy a fine half-century by Steve Smith and crucial knocks by David Warner, Cameron Green among others. However, India defied all the odds on Day 5, as Shubman Gill started the proceedings with a spellbinding 91-run knock before Pujara and Pant took the centre stage. While Pujara scored 56, Pant ended up with an unbeaten 89 as he helped India seal the Test series 2-1. Rishabh Pant | Player of the Match: This one of my biggest days in life. The support the team has given me even when I was not playing has been incredible. It's a dream come true. We've been practising hard after the first Test. The team management always backs me and tells me you are match-winner and you have to go out there and win and I am happy I did it today. It was a fifth-day pitch and the ball was turning. Pat Cummins | Player of the Series: Good hard day of Test cricket today. Rishabh and the rest of India took the game on and deserved to win. I wanted the cracks to do a bit more. If we bowled well I think we could have picked up wickets. In Sydney the game was there to win on Day 5, we just didn't go for it, so yes, overall, quite happy.

History at the Gabba! India defeat Australia by 3 wickets, seal series 2-1

<p>Cheteshwar Pujara was the highest scorer in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, however, the Indian batsman has failed to leave any impact in the ongoing Test series.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Former Australian legend Tom Moody talked about Pujara's batting and said his style doesn’t do anything to threaten the bowler or throw him off guard, which in turn, allows the bowler to settle due to which he is struggling in the on-going series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“One observation I have with Pujara… there’s no question about his quality, he’s a very fine Test batsman. But one thing I will say is that his style of play allows the bowler to hone in on a dinner plate and remain in that competitive length and line, where another proactive batsman is reversing the pressure back on the bowler and they are finding it hard to find a dinner plate,” Moody said on ESPNCricinfo.</p>

<p>“There’s a small sort of window on a very good length and line. So Pujara is never quite forcing a bowler like Hazlewood to or a Pat Cummins off that length because he is resolute on his defence. And if they are allowed to stay in there, the ball is going to just bounce a little bit more, seam a little bit more and his bat is going to be sitting there for that.”</p>

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<p>Moody went on to talk about how many Indian batsmen, including Pujara, threw away a good start and how Thakur and Sundar's partnership saved the day for the visitors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They were saved by the partnership between Thakur and Sundar. If the partnership hadn’t evolved, we’d be talking about the fact that the top order all got starts, except for Shubman Gill and failed to cash in on what was a pretty good batting surface,” Moody mentioned.</p>

<p>“I think we’ve seen today how a good a surface it was at the Gabba and to get a start as a top-order batsman in a Test match and get yourself in and not convert to something substantial, is something you do kick yourself for and a number of the top-order batsman did that through some indifference strokeplay and you have to give credit to the Australian bowlers.”</p>


Cheteshwar Pujara was the highest scorer in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, however, the Indian batsman has failed to leave any impact in the ongoing Test series.

Cheteshwar Pujara was the highest scorer in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, however, the Indian batsman has failed to leave any impact in the ongoing Test series. ALSO READ: Barcelona star Lionel Messi receives first red card in club career Former Australian legend Tom Moody talked about Pujara's batting and said his style doesn’t do anything to threaten the bowler or throw him off guard, which in turn, allows the bowler to settle due to which he is struggling in the on-going series. “One observation I have with Pujara… there’s no question about his quality, he’s a very fine Test batsman. But one thing I will say is that his style of play allows the bowler to hone in on a dinner plate and remain in that competitive length and line, where another proactive batsman is reversing the pressure back on the bowler and they are finding it hard to find a dinner plate,” Moody said on ESPNCricinfo. “There’s a small sort of window on a very good length and line. So Pujara is never quite forcing a bowler like Hazlewood to or a Pat Cummins off that length because he is resolute on his defence. And if they are allowed to stay in there, the ball is going to just bounce a little bit more, seam a little bit more and his bat is going to be sitting there for that.” ALSO READ: FIFA dismisses Atletico Madrid's appeal against Kieran Trippier's gambling ban Moody went on to talk about how many Indian batsmen, including Pujara, threw away a good start and how Thakur and Sundar's partnership saved the day for the visitors. “They were saved by the partnership between Thakur and Sundar. If the partnership hadn’t evolved, we’d be talking about the fact that the top order all got starts, except for Shubman Gill and failed to cash in on what was a pretty good batting surface,” Moody mentioned. “I think we’ve seen today how a good a surface it was at the Gabba and to get a start as a top-order batsman in a Test match and get yourself in and not convert to something substantial, is something you do kick yourself for and a number of the top-order batsman did that through some indifference strokeplay and you have to give credit to the Australian bowlers.”

'His style of play allows the bowler..': Tom Moody on Cheteshwar Pujara

<p>Marnus Labuschagne put Australia firmly in control of the fourth Test against India with his fifth century in his 18th Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.</p>

<p>Labuschagne came to the crease in the second over with Australia in trouble at four for one.</p>

<p>He started slowly but picked up the pace after tea and reached his century with a drive through cover and mid-on for an all-run four.</p>

<p>His century took 195 balls and included nine boundaries.</p>


Marnus Labuschagne put Australia firmly in control of the fourth Test against India with his fifth century in his 18th Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

Marnus Labuschagne put Australia firmly in control of the fourth Test against India with his fifth century in his 18th Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday. Labuschagne came to the crease in the second over with Australia in trouble at four for one. He started slowly but picked up the pace after tea and reached his century with a drive through cover and mid-on for an all-run four. His century took 195 balls and included nine boundaries.

Labuschagne rescues Australia with fifth Test century

<p>Pacer Thangarasu Natarajan on Friday became the first Indian cricketer to make international debut across all three formats during the same tour. Natarajan was initially named in the Indian squad as a net bowler but with injuries hampering the visitors, the 29-year-old went on to feature in all three formats of the game in the series. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Natarajan was one of the debutants in the Indian side with Washington Sundar being the other player. Natarajan's story has been one for the ages. He was playing tennis-ball cricket a few years back but excellent performances in Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) helped him gain public interest. His impressive performances helped him getting picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Sunrisers Hyderabad. His performances, especially his ability to bowl yorkers at will, in IPL 2020 were lauded by all.</p>

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<p>The 29-year-old Tamil Nadu player was then picked by the Indian squad as a net bowler but with injuries plaguing the Indian team, Natarajan played all three formats in India's ongoing tour of Australia. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>He made his international debut in the third ODI against Australia on December 2, which India won by 13 runs. He ended up with two wickets. He was then played in the three-match T20I series where he scalped six wickets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Natarajan was handed his Test cap – no. 300 – by India's bowling coach Bharat Arun as the debutant went on to pick two crucial wickets on Day 1 of the Brisbane Test.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Nattu (Natarajan) bowled well. He brought us back in the game. (Matthew) Wade and Marnus (Labuschagne) had a 120 odd-run partnership and, he took both of them out. It feels good to make my debut alongside him,” Washington Sundar, the debutant in Brisbane Test, said about the pacer after end of day's play.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia finished Day 1 on 274/5 and India will look to scalp quick wickets on Day 2 to put pressure on the hosts.&nbsp;</p>


Pacer Thangarasu Natarajan on Friday became the first Indian cricketer to make international debut across all three formats during the same tour. Natarajan was initially named in the Indian squad as a net bowler but with injuries hampering the visitors, the 29-year-old went on to feature in all three formats of the game in the series.

Pacer Thangarasu Natarajan on Friday became the first Indian cricketer to make international debut across all three formats during the same tour. Natarajan was initially named in the Indian squad as a net bowler but with injuries hampering the visitors, the 29-year-old went on to feature in all three formats of the game in the series. Natarajan was one of the debutants in the Indian side with Washington Sundar being the other player. Natarajan's story has been one for the ages. He was playing tennis-ball cricket a few years back but excellent performances in Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) helped him gain public interest. His impressive performances helped him getting picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Sunrisers Hyderabad. His performances, especially his ability to bowl yorkers at will, in IPL 2020 were lauded by all. The stuff dreams are made of. A perfect treble for @Natarajan_91 as he is presented with #TeamIndia's Test 🧢 No. 300. It can't get any better! Natu is now an all-format player. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cLYVBMGfFM — BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2021 × The 29-year-old Tamil Nadu player was then picked by the Indian squad as a net bowler but with injuries plaguing the Indian team, Natarajan played all three formats in India's ongoing tour of Australia. ALSO READ: Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar abused, labelled 'grub' by fans at Gabba Welcome to Test cricket, @Natarajan_91 🤩 Thangarasu Natarajan becomes the first Indian player to make his International debut across all three formats during the same tour 👏#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/CKltP2uT5w — ICC (@ICC) January 14, 2021 × He made his international debut in the third ODI against Australia on December 2, which India won by 13 runs. He ended up with two wickets. He was then played in the three-match T20I series where he scalped six wickets. You never know when & how opportunity knocks on your door but when it appears you should be ready. I am sure both @Natarajan_91 and @Sundarwashi5 are well prepared for their 1st test match. Congrats and Good luck. #AUSvIND — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 15, 2021 × Natarajan was handed his Test cap – no. 300 – by India's bowling coach Bharat Arun as the debutant went on to pick two crucial wickets on Day 1 of the Brisbane Test. ALSO READ: 'Happening since 1932': Sunil Gavaskar points out main issue with India's bowling unit “Nattu (Natarajan) bowled well. He brought us back in the game. (Matthew) Wade and Marnus (Labuschagne) had a 120 odd-run partnership and, he took both of them out. It feels good to make my debut alongside him,” Washington Sundar, the debutant in Brisbane Test, said about the pacer after end of day's play. Australia finished Day 1 on 274/5 and India will look to scalp quick wickets on Day 2 to put pressure on the hosts.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{76226592-40e7-45a3-82e0-2cd4b9bd5d50}{224}" paraid="912885700" >Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and debutant Washington Sundar on Friday were subject to abuse by a section of fans at the Gabba in&nbsp;Brisbane&nbsp;during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth and final Test between India and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1dfbf54c-7046-4673-a3e9-a0afba478cab}{9}" paraid="901927471" >Cricket Australia officials kept a close eye on the action in the middle of the Gabba and&nbsp;behaviour&nbsp;of the fans after the Sydney Test was hit by two incidents where Indian players were allegedly&nbsp;subjected to racial abuse.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1bd96f49-0518-47cd-93a1-efb837df7661}{132}" paraid="1190390824" >At the SCG, Siraj had called out six supporters on Day 4 with play stopping for almost 10 minutes. The police escorted the group out of the stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12e9b52c-90be-401f-b916-127ae49bd855}{203}" paraid="269077513" >According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Siraj didn't spend much time in front of 215 and 216 section at the Gabba but a&nbsp;spectator&nbsp;told the publication that the Indian bowler was repeatedly called a "grub" by a section of vocal supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2a654afb-8e3c-49ed-85b8-3b0d57369caf}{186}" paraid="1142528057" >Debutant Washington Sundar, who replaced Ravichandran Ashwin, in the line-up was subjected to the same chant of "grub" from the unruly section.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2f255bed-3890-4a8d-aa55-755e23001b7e}{85}" paraid="1140811145" >"The guys behind me have been calling - shouting - both Washington and Siraj grubs," a spectator named Kate&nbsp;was quoted as saying in the report by the Sydney Morning Herald.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8ad29fac-e092-4842-a4b8-20262a302a39}{173}" paraid="264804217" >"It started targeted at Siraj and it was a chant similar to the SCG one (in which fans sang to the tune of Que Sera, Sera but substituted the lyrics with Que Shiraz, Shiraz).&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8ad29fac-e092-4842-a4b8-20262a302a39}{191}" paraid="1146281291" >"But this time it was Siraj. I suspect it's not a coincidence that it's Siraj being targeted post the SCG stuff."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8ad29fac-e092-4842-a4b8-20262a302a39}{209}" paraid="950416360" >During Day 1 of the Brisbane Test, a man was heard yelling, "Siraj, give us a wave, give us a wave, give us a wave. Siraj, you bloody grub."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8ad29fac-e092-4842-a4b8-20262a302a39}{218}" paraid="1971061391" >Kate was watching the match from a section where several men dressed as lifeguards had a beer snake dismantled by the stewards and another man was escorted off the ground from starting an&nbsp;"Aussie, Aussie, Aussie" chant.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8ad29fac-e092-4842-a4b8-20262a302a39}{236}" paraid="1207614214" >However, none of the Indian players gave any reaction to the chants by the crowd. While Siraj and Washington were called "grubs" by a section of fans, the rest remained close to their best&nbsp;behaviour, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c80b234a-7059-4ae1-987d-6aac26dab106}{239}" paraid="1064319969" >Cricket Australia has encouraged fans to step forward in a bid to raise voice against poor&nbsp;behaviour.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cc93d43a-f130-46a9-bb7d-0a62e3bbd45f}{173}" paraid="2061707678" >Australia ended Day 1 on 274/5 with Tim Paine and Cameron Green unbeaten at the crease. Marnus Labuschagne was the star of the day as he registered his fifth Test century.&nbsp;</p>


Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and debutant Washington Sundar on Friday were subject to abuse by a section of fans at the Gabba in Brisbane during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth and final Test between India and Australia.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and debutant Washington Sundar on Friday were subject to abuse by a section of fans at the Gabba in Brisbane during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth and final Test between India and Australia. Cricket Australia officials kept a close eye on the action in the middle of the Gabba and behaviour of the fans after the Sydney Test was hit by two incidents where Indian players were allegedly subjected to racial abuse. At the SCG, Siraj had called out six supporters on Day 4 with play stopping for almost 10 minutes. The police escorted the group out of the stadium. According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Siraj didn't spend much time in front of 215 and 216 section at the Gabba but a spectator told the publication that the Indian bowler was repeatedly called a "grub" by a section of vocal supporters. Debutant Washington Sundar, who replaced Ravichandran Ashwin, in the line-up was subjected to the same chant of "grub" from the unruly section. ALSO READ: Brisbane Test, Day 1: Labuschagne steals show with century as Australia post 274/5 "The guys behind me have been calling - shouting - both Washington and Siraj grubs," a spectator named Kate was quoted as saying in the report by the Sydney Morning Herald. "It started targeted at Siraj and it was a chant similar to the SCG one (in which fans sang to the tune of Que Sera, Sera but substituted the lyrics with Que Shiraz, Shiraz). "But this time it was Siraj. I suspect it's not a coincidence that it's Siraj being targeted post the SCG stuff." During Day 1 of the Brisbane Test, a man was heard yelling, "Siraj, give us a wave, give us a wave, give us a wave. Siraj, you bloody grub." Kate was watching the match from a section where several men dressed as lifeguards had a beer snake dismantled by the stewards and another man was escorted off the ground from starting an "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie" chant. ALSO READ: Sexual harassment case against Pakistan captain Babar Azam withdrawn However, none of the Indian players gave any reaction to the chants by the crowd. While Siraj and Washington were called "grubs" by a section of fans, the rest remained close to their best behaviour, as per reports. Cricket Australia has encouraged fans to step forward in a bid to raise voice against poor behaviour. Australia ended Day 1 on 274/5 with Tim Paine and Cameron Green unbeaten at the crease. Marnus Labuschagne was the star of the day as he registered his fifth Test century.

Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar abused, labelled 'grub' by fans at Gabba

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7934361f-7e1f-4c25-92ba-caaefe7406ae}{36}" paraid="1772312062" >Australia on Friday ended Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on 274/5 after a fine century from Marnus Labuschagne. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling attack, Indian&nbsp;bowlers fared well with debutant&nbsp;Thangarasu&nbsp;Natarajan&nbsp;being the pick of the bowlers with two scalps to his name.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{978ca9c4-099b-48b1-869d-d74cdf28403a}{144}" paraid="1418761784" >Australia took advantage of the inexperienced Indian bowling unit with Labuschagne registering his fifth Test century. While India&nbsp;were&nbsp;off to a brilliant start after dismissing both the openers – David Warner and Marcus Harris – for cheap, Steve Smith was also dismissed by debutant Washington Sundar before Australia could cross 100-run mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{de69af24-6402-449f-ad6a-afa2b7208443}{62}" paraid="353774883" >However, Labuschagne and Wade stitched a century-stand to steady the ship for Australia. While Labuschagne scored 18, Wade was&nbsp;dismissed&nbsp;for&nbsp;45 as the duo departed in quick succession.&nbsp;Notably, Labuschagne was dropped by skipper Ajinkya Rahane at gully early in his innings.&nbsp;Cameron Green and skipper Tim Paine remained unbeaten at the end of Day 1 with Australia finishing with 274/5 on the board.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{de69af24-6402-449f-ad6a-afa2b7208443}{62}" paraid="353774883" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sexual-harassment-case-against-pakistan-captain-babar-azam-withdrawn-356882" hreflang="en">Sexual harassment case against Pakistan captain Babar Azam withdrawn</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12e48000-e98a-41b5-9911-9602aa4584a9}{230}" paraid="1480529921" >"You know you don't need to be playing at anything around 4th stump line or even 3 and half stumps. I tell myself to be cool, when you get to a hundred just carry on. It's about how that moment is, I don't plan my hundred celebrations. A little bit disappointed that I got out. For Tim and Green to play like that against the new ball was good. Maybe we have a slight edge but they hung in there throughout," said Labuschagne after the end of day's play.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5ae25cc1-6eb2-4b48-9024-2bd9cf2959a5}{81}" paraid="1106692291" >Shardul Thakur, who was coming back to&nbsp;the&nbsp; Test&nbsp;side after a couple of years, dismissed Marcus Harris in his first delivery of the match whereas Mohammed Siraj got the better of David Warner as Australia found themselves reeling at 17/2 early in the innings. Smith and Labuschagne restored the Aussie innings before the former departed.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5ae25cc1-6eb2-4b48-9024-2bd9cf2959a5}{81}" paraid="1106692291" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brisbane-test-bcci-provides-update-on-navdeep-saini-as-pacer-suffers-groin-injury-356870" hreflang="en">Brisbane Test: BCCI provides update on Navdeep Saini as pacer suffers groin injury</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12e48000-e98a-41b5-9911-9602aa4584a9}{186}" paraid="250286138" >India would be looking to use the new ball to their advantage when they take the field for Day 2 of the Brisbane Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{12e48000-e98a-41b5-9911-9602aa4584a9}{175}" paraid="807612192" ><strong>Brief Scores: </strong>Australia 274/5 (Marnus Labuschagne 108, Matthew Wade 45; T Natarajan 2-63)&nbsp;</p>


Australia on Friday ended Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on 274/5 after a fine century from Marnus Labuschagne. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling attack, Indian bowlers fared well with debutant Thangarasu Natarajan being the pick of the bowlers with two scalps to his name.

Australia on Friday ended Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on 274/5 after a fine century from Marnus Labuschagne. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling attack, Indian bowlers fared well with debutant Thangarasu Natarajan being the pick of the bowlers with two scalps to his name. Australia took advantage of the inexperienced Indian bowling unit with Labuschagne registering his fifth Test century. While India were off to a brilliant start after dismissing both the openers – David Warner and Marcus Harris – for cheap, Steve Smith was also dismissed by debutant Washington Sundar before Australia could cross 100-run mark. However, Labuschagne and Wade stitched a century-stand to steady the ship for Australia. While Labuschagne scored 18, Wade was dismissed for 45 as the duo departed in quick succession. Notably, Labuschagne was dropped by skipper Ajinkya Rahane at gully early in his innings. Cameron Green and skipper Tim Paine remained unbeaten at the end of Day 1 with Australia finishing with 274/5 on the board. ALSO READ: Sexual harassment case against Pakistan captain Babar Azam withdrawn "You know you don't need to be playing at anything around 4th stump line or even 3 and half stumps. I tell myself to be cool, when you get to a hundred just carry on. It's about how that moment is, I don't plan my hundred celebrations. A little bit disappointed that I got out. For Tim and Green to play like that against the new ball was good. Maybe we have a slight edge but they hung in there throughout," said Labuschagne after the end of day's play. Shardul Thakur, who was coming back to the Test side after a couple of years, dismissed Marcus Harris in his first delivery of the match whereas Mohammed Siraj got the better of David Warner as Australia found themselves reeling at 17/2 early in the innings. Smith and Labuschagne restored the Aussie innings before the former departed. ALSO READ: Brisbane Test: BCCI provides update on Navdeep Saini as pacer suffers groin injury India would be looking to use the new ball to their advantage when they take the field for Day 2 of the Brisbane Test. Brief Scores: Australia 274/5 (Marnus Labuschagne 108, Matthew Wade 45; T Natarajan 2-63)

Brisbane Test, Day 1: Labuschagne steals show with century as Australia post 274/5

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2b999390-89dc-46ca-82c0-10084f1642fe}{61}" paraid="1717280926" >Injury worries for the Indian cricket team continued to grow on Friday as pacer Navdeep Saini was taken for scans after complaining of groin pain on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.&nbsp;Saini walked off the field after bowling 7.5 overs due to pain in his groin with Rohit Sharma bowling the remaining delivery of the over.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f719c0c4-4aa6-4e69-81e9-232aca1bb49a}{41}" paraid="1191275271" >The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) then provided an update on Navdeep Saini's fitness as the Indian board said the youngster had gone for scans.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{2b999390-89dc-46ca-82c0-10084f1642fe}{69}" paraid="773840478" >"UPDATE - Navdeep Saini has now gone for scans," BCCI tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0ec60a68-32dd-492d-a93d-38bdcba223e3}{64}" paraid="1561887988" >"Navdeep Saini has complained of pain in his groin. He is currently being monitored by the BCCI medical team," BCCI tweeted earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0ec60a68-32dd-492d-a93d-38bdcba223e3}{64}" paraid="1561887988" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/labuschagne-rescues-australia-with-fifth-test-century-356852" hreflang="en">Labuschagne rescues Australia with fifth Test century</a></strong></p>

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<p>After debutant Washington Sundar sent Steve Smith packing in the 35th&nbsp;over of the first innings, the visitors got a big chance to put Australia under pressure. While Marnus Labuschagne, in the 36th&nbsp;over, edged the ball to Ajinkya Rahane, the&nbsp;Indian skipper dropped a sitter. However, Saini was seen in pain after the dropped catch as physio Nitin Patel rushed in to give him some treatment. The pacer eventually walked off the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-anyone-reach-to-800-test-wickets-sri-lankan-legend-muttiah-muralitharan-opines-356699" hreflang="en">Will anyone reach to 800 Test wickets? Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan opines</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e4c27be3-2cf8-43c7-8200-114071464cc0}{59}" paraid="1544881934" >Labuschagne went on to hit a fantastic century to bring Australia back into the game before his partner Matthew Wade departed after a lousy shot. Labuschagne, too, fell soon after to debutant&nbsp;Thangarasu&nbsp;Natarajan.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{66fddd2b-17bf-4675-8167-6e600e2d0a20}{33}" paraid="738692707" >Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling line-up, and with the injury of Navdeep Saini, the Indian bowlers have bowled well and kept their&nbsp;lenghts&nbsp;in check. After 86 overs, Australia&nbsp;were&nbsp;271/5 with Cameron Green and Tim Paine at the crease.&nbsp;</p>


Injury worries for the Indian cricket team continued to grow on Friday as pacer Navdeep Saini was taken for scans after complaining of groin pain on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Injury worries for the Indian cricket team continued to grow on Friday as pacer Navdeep Saini was taken for scans after complaining of groin pain on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Saini walked off the field after bowling 7.5 overs due to pain in his groin with Rohit Sharma bowling the remaining delivery of the over. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) then provided an update on Navdeep Saini's fitness as the Indian board said the youngster had gone for scans. "UPDATE - Navdeep Saini has now gone for scans," BCCI tweeted. "Navdeep Saini has complained of pain in his groin. He is currently being monitored by the BCCI medical team," BCCI tweeted earlier. ALSO READ: Labuschagne rescues Australia with fifth Test century UPDATE - Navdeep Saini has now gone for scans.#AUSvIND https://t.co/pN01PVnFfx — BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2021 × After debutant Washington Sundar sent Steve Smith packing in the 35th over of the first innings, the visitors got a big chance to put Australia under pressure. While Marnus Labuschagne, in the 36th over, edged the ball to Ajinkya Rahane, the Indian skipper dropped a sitter. However, Saini was seen in pain after the dropped catch as physio Nitin Patel rushed in to give him some treatment. The pacer eventually walked off the field. ALSO READ: Will anyone reach to 800 Test wickets? Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan opines Labuschagne went on to hit a fantastic century to bring Australia back into the game before his partner Matthew Wade departed after a lousy shot. Labuschagne, too, fell soon after to debutant Thangarasu Natarajan. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling line-up, and with the injury of Navdeep Saini, the Indian bowlers have bowled well and kept their lenghts in check. After 86 overs, Australia were 271/5 with Cameron Green and Tim Paine at the crease.

Brisbane Test: BCCI provides update on Navdeep Saini as pacer suffers groin injury

<p>Team India batting coach Vikram Rathour on Thursday said that the medical team is working closely with ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah and a call on whether he can take the field for the series decider, against Australia at The Gabba, will be taken on Friday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian cricket team has been gripped by injuries even before the gruelling tour of Australia started. The injury list has since grown with the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin being the latest names after the completion of Sydney Test. While Jadeja and Vihari are out, there are still chances that Bumrah and Ashwin may feature in the fourth and final Test in Brisbane. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The medical team is working with Bumrah, we have to see tomorrow morning whether he is fit to play the fourth Test or not. If he can play, he will play, if he cannot, then he won't.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The injuries are still being monitored. Our medical staff is looking into it, I would not be in a position to comment on this right now. We would like to give them as much time as possible. It will be tomorrow morning that you will know which eleven takes the field," Rathour said in the pre-match press conference on the eve of the final Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smith-feeds-off-criticism-warns-paine-ahead-of-gabba-showdown-356615" hreflang="en">Smith 'feeds off' criticism warns Paine ahead of Gabba showdown</a></strong></p>

<p>There have been reports that Bumrah may play at The Gabba even if he is 50 per cent fit. Lauding the toughness of the players, who defied all the odds to draw the Sydney Test despite being plagued by injuries, Rathour said that the team has shown a lot of character while adding the Indian team has all the ability to do well against Australia in Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Basically, I think the toughness comes from the preparation, we believe in our players, every member of our team believes in their ability. One innings cannot let the doubts creep in, the team has shown a lot of character and the reason for that is the hard work they have been putting in for a long time," Rathour said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brisbane-record-gives-australia-edge-over-india-josh-hazlewood-356494" hreflang="en">Brisbane record gives Australia edge over India: Josh Hazlewood</a></strong></p>

<p>"As far as I am concerned, we have the ability, with or without injuries, the eleven that will play would be the best eleven that India could put on the ground, all of them deserve to be there, if they play to their potential, I cannot see any reason, why we cannot do well," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian team has lost the likes of Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav as well and if Bumrah is unable to play then the pace attack will be led by two-Test old Mohammed Siraj. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Australia haven't lost a single Test at The Gabba since 1988 and would be looking to continue their incredible record at the venue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With series firmly locked at 1-1, India and Australia will lock horns in the fourth and final Test of the series on January 15.&nbsp;</p>


Team India batting coach Vikram Rathour on Thursday said that the medical team is working closely with ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah and a call on whether he can take the field for the series decider, against Australia at The Gabba, will be taken on Friday morning.

Team India batting coach Vikram Rathour on Thursday said that the medical team is working closely with ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah and a call on whether he can take the field for the series decider, against Australia at The Gabba, will be taken on Friday morning. The Indian cricket team has been gripped by injuries even before the gruelling tour of Australia started. The injury list has since grown with the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin being the latest names after the completion of Sydney Test. While Jadeja and Vihari are out, there are still chances that Bumrah and Ashwin may feature in the fourth and final Test in Brisbane. "The medical team is working with Bumrah, we have to see tomorrow morning whether he is fit to play the fourth Test or not. If he can play, he will play, if he cannot, then he won't. "The injuries are still being monitored. Our medical staff is looking into it, I would not be in a position to comment on this right now. We would like to give them as much time as possible. It will be tomorrow morning that you will know which eleven takes the field," Rathour said in the pre-match press conference on the eve of the final Test. ALSO READ: Smith 'feeds off' criticism warns Paine ahead of Gabba showdown There have been reports that Bumrah may play at The Gabba even if he is 50 per cent fit. Lauding the toughness of the players, who defied all the odds to draw the Sydney Test despite being plagued by injuries, Rathour said that the team has shown a lot of character while adding the Indian team has all the ability to do well against Australia in Brisbane. "Basically, I think the toughness comes from the preparation, we believe in our players, every member of our team believes in their ability. One innings cannot let the doubts creep in, the team has shown a lot of character and the reason for that is the hard work they have been putting in for a long time," Rathour said. ALSO READ: Brisbane record gives Australia edge over India: Josh Hazlewood "As far as I am concerned, we have the ability, with or without injuries, the eleven that will play would be the best eleven that India could put on the ground, all of them deserve to be there, if they play to their potential, I cannot see any reason, why we cannot do well," he added. The Indian team has lost the likes of Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav as well and if Bumrah is unable to play then the pace attack will be led by two-Test old Mohammed Siraj. Notably, Australia haven't lost a single Test at The Gabba since 1988 and would be looking to continue their incredible record at the venue. With series firmly locked at 1-1, India and Australia will lock horns in the fourth and final Test of the series on January 15.

Call on Jasprit Bumrah's availability to be taken on Friday, says Vikram Rathour ahead of Brisbane Test

<p>Skipper Tim Paine warned Thursday that Steve Smith "feeds off" criticism and was fired up for the high-stakes fourth Test against India, which Australia will start without injured opener Will Pucovski.</p>

<p>Smith has faced accusations he had been trying to cheat by scuffing up batsman Rishabh Pant's guard at the crease during the tense drawn third Test at Sydney, which left the series locked at 1-1.</p>

<p>He strongly denied it and said he was shocked by the reaction, claiming he was simply shadow batting.</p>

<p>Paine, himself slammed for an ugly sledging incident during the match, said his teammate was mentally strong and determined to build on his man-of-the-match performance in Sydney, where he made 131 and 81.</p>

<p>"Steve is in a good frame of mind," Paine said ahead of the clash at the Gabba starting Friday, a ground where Australia are unbeaten since 1988.</p>

<p>"I think we've seen through what he's been through in the last three years... he's mentally very strong, very tough. He knows sometimes he's going to be criticised and he's handled that supremely well.</p>

<p>"If anything, I think he feeds off it. His statistics speak for themselves and we'll see the best of Steve Smith again this week."</p>

<p>Australia will go into the series-deciding clash without Pucovski, who dislocated his shoulder while fielding in Sydney, where he made an impressive first innings' 62 on debut.</p>

<p>It was another cruel setback for the highly-rated 22-year-old, who missed the first two Tests with concussion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marcus Harris, who has played nine Tests, but not since Australia retained the Ashes in England last year, will open instead alongside David Warner.</p>

<p>"He'll come in and open the batting and looking forward to seeing what he can do," said Paine. "He's a no fuss, very good player."</p>

<p>Barring late mishaps, it will likely be the only change to the team that played the third Test.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, wicketkeeper Paine apologised for his own behaviour in Sydney, where he launched a verbal tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin, was fined for dissent and dropped three catches on the final day as Australia failed to bowl India out.</p>

<p>"I let it get under the skin, no doubt about that, I've admitted that, so for me it's about rising above it and concentrating on what I'm doing and concentrating on leading my team," he said.</p>

<p>"We've spoken a lot this game about controlling what we can control and focusing more inwardly on ourselves. If we do that, then we'll be in a good position."</p>

<p>Australia (probable): David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (capt), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood</p>


Skipper Tim Paine warned Thursday that Steve Smith "feeds off" criticism and was fired up for the high-stakes fourth Test against India, which Australia will start without injured opener Will Pucovski.

Skipper Tim Paine warned Thursday that Steve Smith "feeds off" criticism and was fired up for the high-stakes fourth Test against India, which Australia will start without injured opener Will Pucovski. Smith has faced accusations he had been trying to cheat by scuffing up batsman Rishabh Pant's guard at the crease during the tense drawn third Test at Sydney, which left the series locked at 1-1. He strongly denied it and said he was shocked by the reaction, claiming he was simply shadow batting. Paine, himself slammed for an ugly sledging incident during the match, said his teammate was mentally strong and determined to build on his man-of-the-match performance in Sydney, where he made 131 and 81. "Steve is in a good frame of mind," Paine said ahead of the clash at the Gabba starting Friday, a ground where Australia are unbeaten since 1988. "I think we've seen through what he's been through in the last three years... he's mentally very strong, very tough. He knows sometimes he's going to be criticised and he's handled that supremely well. "If anything, I think he feeds off it. His statistics speak for themselves and we'll see the best of Steve Smith again this week." Australia will go into the series-deciding clash without Pucovski, who dislocated his shoulder while fielding in Sydney, where he made an impressive first innings' 62 on debut. It was another cruel setback for the highly-rated 22-year-old, who missed the first two Tests with concussion. Marcus Harris, who has played nine Tests, but not since Australia retained the Ashes in England last year, will open instead alongside David Warner. "He'll come in and open the batting and looking forward to seeing what he can do," said Paine. "He's a no fuss, very good player." Barring late mishaps, it will likely be the only change to the team that played the third Test. Earlier this week, wicketkeeper Paine apologised for his own behaviour in Sydney, where he launched a verbal tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin, was fined for dissent and dropped three catches on the final day as Australia failed to bowl India out. "I let it get under the skin, no doubt about that, I've admitted that, so for me it's about rising above it and concentrating on what I'm doing and concentrating on leading my team," he said. "We've spoken a lot this game about controlling what we can control and focusing more inwardly on ourselves. If we do that, then we'll be in a good position." Australia (probable): David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (capt), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Smith 'feeds off' criticism warns Paine ahead of Gabba showdown

<p>The Indian cricket team is set to lock horns with Australia in the fourth and final Test of the series at The Gabba in Brisbane on January 15. The visitors have shown immense grit and determination to keep the series level at 1-1 despite having an injury-plagued squad at their helm.</p>

<p>While the likes of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav were ruled out earlier in the series, India will miss the services of Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari. Even the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin are doubtful due to abdominal strain and back strain respectively. Even Mayank Agarwal was hit during a net session ahead of the series decider. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia, on the other hand, are yet to lose a Test at The Gabba in Brisbane since 1988. The hosts made one change to their playing XI with Marcus Harris replacing the injured Will Pucovski. But India will confirm their playing XI before the match due to their injury concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are major chances that the fourth Test between India and Australia in Brisbane could be halted by rain gods. Brisbane is expected to witness intermittent rainfall on the first three days of the fourth Test – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – with 50 per cent chance of rain disrupting the match on the last two days of the fourth Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, if the Brisbane Test ends up in a draw then India will retain the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy.</p>

<h2>When and what time will India vs Australia 4th&nbsp;Test begin?</h2>

<p>India vs Australia 4th&nbsp;Test will start at 5:00 AM IST. The toss will take place at 4:30 AM IST.</p>

<h2>Where will India vs Australia 4th Test take place?</h2>

<p>India vs Australia 4th&nbsp;Test&nbsp;match will be held at&nbsp;The Gabba, Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Which channel will telecast India vs Australia 4th&nbsp;Test&nbsp;in India?</h2>

<p>India vs Australia 4th&nbsp;Test&nbsp;will be live on Sony Ten 1 (and HD) and Sony Ten 3 (and HD) in India.</p>

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of India vs Australia 4th&nbsp;Test?</h2>

<p>India vs Australia 4th&nbsp;Test&nbsp;will be live-streamed on Airtel TV and Jio TV apps besides Sony Sports Network platforms.</p>


The Indian cricket team is set to lock horns with Australia in the fourth and final Test of the series at The Gabba in Brisbane on January 15. The visitors have shown immense grit and determination to keep the series level at 1-1 despite having an injury-plagued squad at their helm.

The Indian cricket team is set to lock horns with Australia in the fourth and final Test of the series at The Gabba in Brisbane on January 15. The visitors have shown immense grit and determination to keep the series level at 1-1 despite having an injury-plagued squad at their helm. While the likes of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav were ruled out earlier in the series, India will miss the services of Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari. Even the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin are doubtful due to abdominal strain and back strain respectively. Even Mayank Agarwal was hit during a net session ahead of the series decider. Australia, on the other hand, are yet to lose a Test at The Gabba in Brisbane since 1988. The hosts made one change to their playing XI with Marcus Harris replacing the injured Will Pucovski. But India will confirm their playing XI before the match due to their injury concerns. There are major chances that the fourth Test between India and Australia in Brisbane could be halted by rain gods. Brisbane is expected to witness intermittent rainfall on the first three days of the fourth Test – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – with 50 per cent chance of rain disrupting the match on the last two days of the fourth Test. Notably, if the Brisbane Test ends up in a draw then India will retain the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy. When and what time will India vs Australia 4th Test begin? India vs Australia 4th Test will start at 5:00 AM IST. The toss will take place at 4:30 AM IST. Where will India vs Australia 4th Test take place? India vs Australia 4th Test match will be held at The Gabba, Brisbane. Which channel will telecast India vs Australia 4th Test in India? India vs Australia 4th Test will be live on Sony Ten 1 (and HD) and Sony Ten 3 (and HD) in India. How to watch the live streaming of India vs Australia 4th Test? India vs Australia 4th Test will be live-streamed on Airtel TV and Jio TV apps besides Sony Sports Network platforms.

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<p>India and Australia are set to lock horns at The Gabba in Brisbane in what will be the series decider of the four-Test series. With the series firmly locked at 1-1, the match promises to be a thrilling contest. However, the weather forecast in Brisbane isn't the best for cricket and could result in delay. But will rain force the match to be washed out completely?&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are major chances that the fourth Test between India and Australia in Brisbane could be halted by rain gods. Brisbane is expected to witness intermittent rainfall on the first three days of the fourth Test – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – with 50 per cent chance of rain disrupting the match on the last two days of the fourth Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, if the Brisbane Test ends up in a draw then India will retain the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Australia are yet to lose a Test at The Gabba in Brisbane since 1988. The hosts made one change to their playing XI with Marcus Harris replacing the injured Will Pucovski. But India will confirm their playing XI before the match due to their injury concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari are out of Brisbane Test due to injuries, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah are also a doubt which may force the visitors to field an inexperience bowling attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The medical team is working with Bumrah, we have to see tomorrow morning whether he is fit to play the fourth Test or not. If he can play, he will play, if he cannot, then he won't. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The injuries are still being monitored. Our medical staff is looking into it, I would not be in a position to comment on this right now. We would like to give them as much time as possible. It will be tomorrow morning that you will know which eleven takes the field," India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said in the pre-match press conference on the eve of the final Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The four-match Test series is tied at 1-1 with Australia winning the first Test in Adelaide while India winning the second in Melbourne. The Sydney Test ended in a draw.&nbsp;</p>


India and Australia are set to lock horns at The Gabba in Brisbane in what will be the series decider of the four-Test series. With the series firmly locked at 1-1, the match promises to be a thrilling contest.

India and Australia are set to lock horns at The Gabba in Brisbane in what will be the series decider of the four-Test series. With the series firmly locked at 1-1, the match promises to be a thrilling contest. However, the weather forecast in Brisbane isn't the best for cricket and could result in delay. But will rain force the match to be washed out completely? There are major chances that the fourth Test between India and Australia in Brisbane could be halted by rain gods. Brisbane is expected to witness intermittent rainfall on the first three days of the fourth Test – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – with 50 per cent chance of rain disrupting the match on the last two days of the fourth Test. Notably, if the Brisbane Test ends up in a draw then India will retain the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy. ALSO READ: Bumrah out, Sundar in? Team India's likely playing XI for Brisbane Test vs Australia Australia are yet to lose a Test at The Gabba in Brisbane since 1988. The hosts made one change to their playing XI with Marcus Harris replacing the injured Will Pucovski. But India will confirm their playing XI before the match due to their injury concerns. While the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari are out of Brisbane Test due to injuries, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah are also a doubt which may force the visitors to field an inexperience bowling attack. "The medical team is working with Bumrah, we have to see tomorrow morning whether he is fit to play the fourth Test or not. If he can play, he will play, if he cannot, then he won't. ALSO READ: Should Jasprit Bumrah play Brisbane Test? Gautam Gambhir gives his take "The injuries are still being monitored. Our medical staff is looking into it, I would not be in a position to comment on this right now. We would like to give them as much time as possible. It will be tomorrow morning that you will know which eleven takes the field," India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said in the pre-match press conference on the eve of the final Test. The four-match Test series is tied at 1-1 with Australia winning the first Test in Adelaide while India winning the second in Melbourne. The Sydney Test ended in a draw.

Brisbane weather forecast, IND vs AUS 4th Test: Rain gods to play spoil sport in series showdown?

<p>Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has opined that Jasprit Bumrah should be rested in the fourth and final Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane as he said it is important to save the ace Indian pacer from burning out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah has suffered an abdominal strain and is a major doubt for the series decider against Australia in Brisbane. However, the Indian team management has still kept the doors open for Bumrah to feature in the Brisbane Test given he is fit enough to bowl.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"See again, he hasn’t played a Test match in India till now, Has he? He hasn’t. So, I’m sure the Indian team management has looked after Jasprit Bumrah reasonably well. They have actually used him in places like England, South Africa, and Australia, where he has got to be even more threatening," Gautam Gambhir said on the Cricket Connected Show on Star Sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah is yet to feature in a Test match on home soil and Gambhir reckons that the pacer will be more lethal in Indian pitches.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I’m not saying he is not going to be threatening in India. He is going to be even more threatening in India, where wickets can get low and slow and he can reverse the ball really well. His quality. It’s just his quality and the lengths he bowls, and the amount of pressure he puts the batsman under.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Whether he is bowling with an old ball or a new ball. From the time he started, the ball which goes away from the right hand and he is able to bring the ball back in, has made it even more dangerous,” said Gambhir. &nbsp;</p>

<p>With a jam-packed calendar awaiting the Indian team in the year 2021, Gambhir said that the management needs to save Bumrah for other series as well.</p>

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<p>“But then again, you got to look after him as well, because he is going to be the leader of the attack for a very long time, so him being fit is very important, so when India plays England for the 4th Test match. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"I know, yes, Mohd Shami is unfit, Ishant Sharma is unfit, Umesh Yadav is unfit but you can’t afford to play Jasprit Bumrah all the 4 Test matches, it will be very unfair on him,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Bumrah has bowled the most number overs – 117.4 - in the ongoing Test series against Australia from both the teams.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has opined that Jasprit Bumrah should be rested in the fourth and final Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane as he said it is important to save the ace Indian pacer from burning out.

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has opined that Jasprit Bumrah should be rested in the fourth and final Test against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane as he said it is important to save the ace Indian pacer from burning out. Bumrah has suffered an abdominal strain and is a major doubt for the series decider against Australia in Brisbane. However, the Indian team management has still kept the doors open for Bumrah to feature in the Brisbane Test given he is fit enough to bowl. "See again, he hasn’t played a Test match in India till now, Has he? He hasn’t. So, I’m sure the Indian team management has looked after Jasprit Bumrah reasonably well. They have actually used him in places like England, South Africa, and Australia, where he has got to be even more threatening," Gautam Gambhir said on the Cricket Connected Show on Star Sports. Bumrah is yet to feature in a Test match on home soil and Gambhir reckons that the pacer will be more lethal in Indian pitches. ALSO READ: Bumrah out, Sundar in? Team India's likely playing XI for Brisbane Test vs Australia "I’m not saying he is not going to be threatening in India. He is going to be even more threatening in India, where wickets can get low and slow and he can reverse the ball really well. His quality. It’s just his quality and the lengths he bowls, and the amount of pressure he puts the batsman under. "Whether he is bowling with an old ball or a new ball. From the time he started, the ball which goes away from the right hand and he is able to bring the ball back in, has made it even more dangerous,” said Gambhir. With a jam-packed calendar awaiting the Indian team in the year 2021, Gambhir said that the management needs to save Bumrah for other series as well. ALSO READ: England cricket fan waits 10 months for Sri Lanka Test - and gets kicked out “But then again, you got to look after him as well, because he is going to be the leader of the attack for a very long time, so him being fit is very important, so when India plays England for the 4th Test match. "I know, yes, Mohd Shami is unfit, Ishant Sharma is unfit, Umesh Yadav is unfit but you can’t afford to play Jasprit Bumrah all the 4 Test matches, it will be very unfair on him,” he said. Notably, Bumrah has bowled the most number overs – 117.4 - in the ongoing Test series against Australia from both the teams.

Should Jasprit Bumrah play Brisbane Test? Gautam Gambhir gives his take

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{db7ddd3f-00bc-4b8f-b44d-e9f6ccd2f1db}{39}" paraid="314862706" >The Indian cricket team is set to lock horns with Australia in the fourth and final Test of the series at The Gabba in Brisbane on January 15. The visitors have shown immense grit and determination to keep the series level at 1-1 despite having an injury-plagued squad at their helm. With so many injuries in the Indian team,&nbsp;fans have been guessing the playing XI of the visitors led by Ajinkya Rahane. Ahead of the Brisbane Test, let us take a look at the probable playing XI of the Indian team against Australia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fdd10de9-d996-40bc-a5af-befb4b9c32c6}{202}" paraid="958349559" >While the likes of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav were ruled out earlier in the series, India will miss the services of Ravindra Jadeja and&nbsp;Hanuma Vihari. Even the likes of&nbsp;Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;and Ravichandran Ashwin are doubtful due to abdominal strain and back strain respectively. Even Mayank Agarwal was hit during a net session&nbsp;ahead of the series decider.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0c9b6373-059b-4fee-a96d-31d2005428be}{125}" paraid="1388405043" >While Team India's batting coach Vikram&nbsp;Rathour&nbsp;said that the visitors will take a call on&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;on Friday morning, it is highly unlikely that the ace Indian pacer will feature in the match, which will force the Indian team to field an inexperienced bowling attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0c9b6373-059b-4fee-a96d-31d2005428be}{125}" paraid="1388405043" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/call-on-jasprit-bumrahs-availability-to-be-taken-on-friday-says-vikram-rathour-ahead-of-brisbane-test-356626" hreflang="en">Call on Jasprit Bumrah's availability to be taken on Friday, says Vikram Rathour ahead of Brisbane Test</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{010c2f92-1130-4b36-9c67-51a5ecb23ba5}{190}" paraid="1398368533" >"The injuries are still being monitored. Our medical staff is looking into it, I would not be in a position to comment on this right now. We would like to give them as much time as possible. It will be tomorrow morning that you will know which eleven takes the field," India's batting coach Vikram&nbsp;Rathour&nbsp;said in the pre-match press conference on the eve of the final Test.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d03bfd4d-d0c5-41ca-84e0-9e5be7c6671d}{246}" paraid="1519172505" >"As far as I am concerned, we have the ability, with or without injuries, the eleven that will play would be the best eleven that India could put on the ground, all of them deserve to be there, if they play to their potential, I cannot see any reason, why we cannot do well," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d03bfd4d-d0c5-41ca-84e0-9e5be7c6671d}{246}" paraid="1519172505" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-cricket-fan-waits-10-months-for-sri-lanka-test-and-gets-kicked-out-356640" hreflang="en">England cricket fan waits 10 months for Sri Lanka Test - and gets kicked out</a></strong></p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d03bfd4d-d0c5-41ca-84e0-9e5be7c6671d}{191}" paraid="165930402" >Indian cricket team likely playing XI against Australia in the fourth Test in Brisbane:</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d03bfd4d-d0c5-41ca-84e0-9e5be7c6671d}{191}" paraid="165930402" >Rohit Sharma,&nbsp;Shubman&nbsp;Gill,&nbsp;Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Mayank Agarwal, Rishabh Pant (WK),&nbsp;Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


The Indian cricket team is set to lock horns with Australia in the fourth and final Test of the series at The Gabba in Brisbane on January 15. The visitors have shown immense grit and determination to keep the series level at 1-1 despite having an injury-plagued squad at their helm. With so many injuries in the Indian team, fans have been guessing the playing XI of the visitors led by Ajinkya Rahane. Ahead of the Brisbane Test, let us take a look at the probable playing XI of the Indian team against Australia. While the likes of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav were ruled out earlier in the series, India will miss the services of Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari. Even the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin are doubtful due to abdominal strain and back strain respectively. Even Mayank Agarwal was hit during a net session ahead of the series decider. While Team India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said that the visitors will take a call on Bumrah on Friday morning, it is highly unlikely that the ace Indian pacer will feature in the match, which will force the Indian team to field an inexperienced bowling attack. ALSO READ: Call on Jasprit Bumrah's availability to be taken on Friday, says Vikram Rathour ahead of Brisbane Test "The injuries are still being monitored. Our medical staff is looking into it, I would not be in a position to comment on this right now. We would like to give them as much time as possible. It will be tomorrow morning that you will know which eleven takes the field," India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said in the pre-match press conference on the eve of the final Test. "As far as I am concerned, we have the ability, with or without injuries, the eleven that will play would be the best eleven that India could put on the ground, all of them deserve to be there, if they play to their potential, I cannot see any reason, why we cannot do well," he added. ALSO READ: England cricket fan waits 10 months for Sri Lanka Test - and gets kicked out Indian cricket team likely playing XI against Australia in the fourth Test in Brisbane: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Mayank Agarwal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur

Bumrah out, Sundar in? Team India's likely playing XI for Brisbane Test vs Australia

<p>Australia's Nathan Lyon is eyeing twin milestones in the fourth Test at Brisbane this week -- 400 wickets in his 100th appearance -- and promised Wednesday he was "far from done".</p>

<p>The veteran will become only the 13th Australian to become a Test centurion, joining the likes of Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, current Australia coach Justin Langer and fellow spin king Shane Warne.</p>

<p>"I look at the other 12 guys who have played more than 100 Test matches of cricket for Australia and they're pure legends," Lyon said.</p>

<p>"Not just for Australia but (other 100-Test players from) all around the world, I'm going to pinch myself each and every day to see my name up against those fellows."</p>

<p>"I'm pretty excited about this... just the thought of playing 100 Test matches for Australia is very humbling," he added.</p>

<p>A classical off-spinner, the 33-year-old has been virtually a constant fixture since making his debut almost a decade ago and is now on the cusp of 400 wickets.</p>

<p>He goes into the fourth Test against India from Friday needing four more to become just the 16th player worldwide to achieve the feat, and the third Australian after Warne and Glenn McGrath.</p>

<p>"I'm far from being done," Lyon said. "I'm still hungrier than ever. I want to go out there and play as much cricket for Australia as I can... win a lot of Test series for Australia."</p>

<p>Lyon's best haul was the 8-50 he took against India at Bengaluru in 2017.</p>

<p>Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan tops the all-time Test wicket-takers with 800, followed by Warne on 708 with the Australian legend recently predicting Lyon could overtake them both.</p>

<p>"If he keeps himself injury free, I think he could easily go on and play for another five years," Warne said in a column for the Sydney Daily Telegraph last week.</p>

<p>"That's approximately another 50 Tests, and if he continues to take four wickets per game, then that is another 200 -– or maybe 250 if he has a golden five years -– Test wickets.</p>

<p>"You put that on top of his 400 and he's in the 600-650 wicket club at 38 years of age. And if he's still going well then he might have a crack at me and Murali, which would be awesome to see."</p>


Australia's Nathan Lyon is eyeing twin milestones in the fourth Test at Brisbane this week -- 400 wickets in his 100th appearance -- and promised Wednesday he was "far from done".

Australia's Nathan Lyon is eyeing twin milestones in the fourth Test at Brisbane this week -- 400 wickets in his 100th appearance -- and promised Wednesday he was "far from done". The veteran will become only the 13th Australian to become a Test centurion, joining the likes of Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, current Australia coach Justin Langer and fellow spin king Shane Warne. "I look at the other 12 guys who have played more than 100 Test matches of cricket for Australia and they're pure legends," Lyon said. "Not just for Australia but (other 100-Test players from) all around the world, I'm going to pinch myself each and every day to see my name up against those fellows." "I'm pretty excited about this... just the thought of playing 100 Test matches for Australia is very humbling," he added. A classical off-spinner, the 33-year-old has been virtually a constant fixture since making his debut almost a decade ago and is now on the cusp of 400 wickets. He goes into the fourth Test against India from Friday needing four more to become just the 16th player worldwide to achieve the feat, and the third Australian after Warne and Glenn McGrath. "I'm far from being done," Lyon said. "I'm still hungrier than ever. I want to go out there and play as much cricket for Australia as I can... win a lot of Test series for Australia." Lyon's best haul was the 8-50 he took against India at Bengaluru in 2017. Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan tops the all-time Test wicket-takers with 800, followed by Warne on 708 with the Australian legend recently predicting Lyon could overtake them both. "If he keeps himself injury free, I think he could easily go on and play for another five years," Warne said in a column for the Sydney Daily Telegraph last week. "That's approximately another 50 Tests, and if he continues to take four wickets per game, then that is another 200 -– or maybe 250 if he has a golden five years -– Test wickets. "You put that on top of his 400 and he's in the 600-650 wicket club at 38 years of age. And if he's still going well then he might have a crack at me and Murali, which would be awesome to see."

Nathan Lyon eyes twin milestones in Brisbane - 400 wickets in 100th Test

<p>Australia coach Justin Langer gave under-fire skipper Tim Paine his "100 percent" support and blasted criticism of Steve Smith as "absolute rubbish" Wednesday after a backlash against their behaviour in the drawn third Test against India in Sydney.</p>

<p>Paine's captaincy has been questioned after he launched an ugly verbal tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin and Smith was accused of foul play after appearing to scuff up batsman Rishabh Pant's guard at the crease during a tense final day.</p>

<p>But an indignant Langer was having none of it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Do I have faith in Tim Paine? You have no idea how much faith I have in Tim Paine," he said on a Zoom call.</p>

<p>"He didn't have his best day, no doubt about that, but after three years he has hardly put a hair out of place.</p>

<p>"He has been outstanding as the Australian captain in everything he does. He had a frustrating day and we have got to cut him some slack, surely."</p>

<p>Wicketkeeper Paine, guilty of dropping three catches on the final day, has apologised and admitted frustration got the better of him when he tried to unsettle Ashwin, who held out for more than three hours for an unbeaten 39 as the tourists salvaged a draw.</p>

<p>Stump microphones picked up Paine making a series of barbs, including calling Ashwin a "dickhead".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Paine had already been fined for dissent after an expletive-laden rant at umpire Paul Wilson on day two, with the incidents undermining Langer's drive to revamp the team's toxic culture after the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering scandal in 2018.</p>

<p>While backing Paine to continue as captain "for some time yet", Langer also acknowledged criticism would come if anyone deviated from the high standards the team now set themselves.</p>

<p>"When you set a standard as high as he does, and we do, we understand we get criticised when you fall below that. It's not what we are about," he said.</p>

<p>"But Tim is an outstanding leader and will continue to be for some time to come yet. He has my 100 percent support."</p>

<h2>- 'A bit quirky' -</h2>

<p>Footage of Smith, who was Australia's captain during the sandpaper scandal and banned for year, suggested he deliberately interfered with Pant's batting guard -- a mark made at the crease to know where your feet are in relation to the wicket behind you.</p>

<p>The number four is renowned for his quirks, including shadow-batting while fielding, and strongly denied doing anything wrong.</p>

<p>"As for Steve Smith, I literally cannot believe some of the rubbish I've read -- absolute load of rubbish," said Langer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He took particular aim at England greats Michael Vaughan and Darren Gough, personally phoning them after they criticised Smith.</p>

<p>"I've actually spoken to Darren Gough about it and rang him last night," he told sports radio station SEN.</p>

<p>"I spoke to Michael Vaughan as well, I thought he was out of line actually.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You get it from (some of the critics), but I don't expect it from (someone like Vaughan)."</p>

<p>He added that Smith was well known for his offbeat habits.</p>

<p>"Anyone who suggests for one millisecond he was trying to do something untoward, they're way out of line," he said.</p>

<p>"On that wicket, that was that flat, and it was like concrete, you'd need 15-inch spikes to make an indent on the crease and he went nowhere near the crease.</p>

<p>"So seriously, I thought that was absolutely ludicrous."</p>

<p>The fourth and final Test gets under way on Friday in Brisbane, with the series locked at 1-1.</p>


Australia coach Justin Langer gave under-fire skipper Tim Paine his "100 percent" support and blasted criticism of Steve Smith as "absolute rubbish" Wednesday after a backlash against their behaviour in the drawn third Test against India in Sydney.

Australia coach Justin Langer gave under-fire skipper Tim Paine his "100 percent" support and blasted criticism of Steve Smith as "absolute rubbish" Wednesday after a backlash against their behaviour in the drawn third Test against India in Sydney. Paine's captaincy has been questioned after he launched an ugly verbal tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin and Smith was accused of foul play after appearing to scuff up batsman Rishabh Pant's guard at the crease during a tense final day. But an indignant Langer was having none of it. "Do I have faith in Tim Paine? You have no idea how much faith I have in Tim Paine," he said on a Zoom call. "He didn't have his best day, no doubt about that, but after three years he has hardly put a hair out of place. "He has been outstanding as the Australian captain in everything he does. He had a frustrating day and we have got to cut him some slack, surely." Wicketkeeper Paine, guilty of dropping three catches on the final day, has apologised and admitted frustration got the better of him when he tried to unsettle Ashwin, who held out for more than three hours for an unbeaten 39 as the tourists salvaged a draw. Stump microphones picked up Paine making a series of barbs, including calling Ashwin a "dickhead". Paine had already been fined for dissent after an expletive-laden rant at umpire Paul Wilson on day two, with the incidents undermining Langer's drive to revamp the team's toxic culture after the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering scandal in 2018. While backing Paine to continue as captain "for some time yet", Langer also acknowledged criticism would come if anyone deviated from the high standards the team now set themselves. "When you set a standard as high as he does, and we do, we understand we get criticised when you fall below that. It's not what we are about," he said. "But Tim is an outstanding leader and will continue to be for some time to come yet. He has my 100 percent support." - 'A bit quirky' - Footage of Smith, who was Australia's captain during the sandpaper scandal and banned for year, suggested he deliberately interfered with Pant's batting guard -- a mark made at the crease to know where your feet are in relation to the wicket behind you. The number four is renowned for his quirks, including shadow-batting while fielding, and strongly denied doing anything wrong. "As for Steve Smith, I literally cannot believe some of the rubbish I've read -- absolute load of rubbish," said Langer. He took particular aim at England greats Michael Vaughan and Darren Gough, personally phoning them after they criticised Smith. "I've actually spoken to Darren Gough about it and rang him last night," he told sports radio station SEN. "I spoke to Michael Vaughan as well, I thought he was out of line actually. "You get it from (some of the critics), but I don't expect it from (someone like Vaughan)." He added that Smith was well known for his offbeat habits. "Anyone who suggests for one millisecond he was trying to do something untoward, they're way out of line," he said. "On that wicket, that was that flat, and it was like concrete, you'd need 15-inch spikes to make an indent on the crease and he went nowhere near the crease. "So seriously, I thought that was absolutely ludicrous." The fourth and final Test gets under way on Friday in Brisbane, with the series locked at 1-1.

'Absolute rubbish' - Langer goes into bat for Paine, Smith

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f26da509-0f2a-4770-be68-ea707b51db6a}{150}" paraid="178111646" >Former England captain Michael Vaughan and former Australian batsman Mark Waugh on Wednesday&nbsp;got involved in a war of words&nbsp;over the controversy surrounding Steve Smith. There was massive outrage on social media platforms after Smith was seen scuffing up Rishabh&nbsp;Pant’s&nbsp;batting guard during&nbsp;Day 4 of the Sydney Test. While it was not blatant cheating, Smith was heavily&nbsp;criticised&nbsp;by the fans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f26da509-0f2a-4770-be68-ea707b51db6a}{159}" paraid="1134137582" >Vaughan posted a photograph which mentioned the rules of games&nbsp;when it comes to altering the condition of the pitch. However, Waugh was quick to reply to Vaughan.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5ccfc1d5-bcf1-4fe8-8d0f-a37c44aeed7c}{234}" paraid="433754307" >“The Steve Smith incident has caused great debate ... I saw it as a silly thing for him to be doing but&nbsp;i&nbsp;didn’t have it as cheating ...the laws are above ... #OnOn ... What do we all think ??,” Vaughan tweeted.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6e580cb3-2112-46bd-aaf3-e9ccd7788dde}{45}" paraid="1752735193" >To which Waugh replied:&nbsp;"You've lost your marbles&nbsp;Vaughney. I'd be more worried about deliberate time wasting in the modern game.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6e580cb3-2112-46bd-aaf3-e9ccd7788dde}{45}" paraid="1752735193" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hanuma-vihari-shuts-down-mp-babul-supriyo-as-ashwin-goes-roflmax-356451" hreflang="en">Hanuma Vihari shuts down MP Babul Supriyo as Ashwin goes 'ROFLMAX'</a></strong></p>

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<p>However, Vaughan was quick to hit back&nbsp;as he wrote that he would be keeping a close eye on whether Smith repeats the same in Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ec2180a6-44bb-4bf4-aa2d-2d66dfbe6d5a}{197}" paraid="1353037333" >Replying to Waugh, Vaughan said: "Are you struggling to read Junior ... as I have clearly stated it was silly &amp; not cheating but the laws are the laws ... btw let's see if he continues to do it in Brisbane if he does it all the time."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ec2180a6-44bb-4bf4-aa2d-2d66dfbe6d5a}{197}" paraid="1353037333" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/disgrace-fans-slam-steve-smith-tim-paine-matthew-wade-for-wayward-antics-in-sydney-test-355990" hreflang="en">'Disgrace': Fans slam Steve Smith, Tim Paine, Matthew Wade for wayward antics in Sydney Test</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Are you struggling to read Junior ... as I have clearly stated it was silly &amp; not cheating but the laws are the laws ... btw let’s see if he continues to do it in Brisbane if he does it all the time :.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnOn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnOn</a> <a href="https://t.co/JoYunJn8X2">https://t.co/JoYunJn8X2</a></p>
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<p>Earlier, Smith said he was shocked and disappointed to see the outrage over the video of him scuffing up the batting crease as he said it was something he does during matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ae5f353b-db17-497d-b52e-cda96b56071a}{12}" paraid="1583290775" >"I have been quite shocked and disappointed by the reaction to this. It's something I do in games to&nbsp;visualise&nbsp;where we are bowling, how the batter is playing our bowlers and then out of habit I always mark&nbsp;centre," Smith told the Daily Telegraph, as reported by Fox Sports.&nbsp;</p>


Former England captain Michael Vaughan and former Australian batsman Mark Waugh on Wednesday got involved in a war of words over the controversy surrounding Steve Smith.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan and former Australian batsman Mark Waugh on Wednesday got involved in a war of words over the controversy surrounding Steve Smith. There was massive outrage on social media platforms after Smith was seen scuffing up Rishabh Pant’s batting guard during Day 4 of the Sydney Test. While it was not blatant cheating, Smith was heavily criticised by the fans. Vaughan posted a photograph which mentioned the rules of games when it comes to altering the condition of the pitch. However, Waugh was quick to reply to Vaughan. “The Steve Smith incident has caused great debate ... I saw it as a silly thing for him to be doing but i didn’t have it as cheating ...the laws are above ... #OnOn ... What do we all think ??,” Vaughan tweeted. To which Waugh replied: "You've lost your marbles Vaughney. I'd be more worried about deliberate time wasting in the modern game.” ALSO READ: Hanuma Vihari shuts down MP Babul Supriyo as Ashwin goes 'ROFLMAX' You’ve lost your marbles Vaughney. I’d be more worried about deliberate time wasting in the modern game.🤷‍♂️ — Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) January 13, 2021 × However, Vaughan was quick to hit back as he wrote that he would be keeping a close eye on whether Smith repeats the same in Brisbane. Replying to Waugh, Vaughan said: "Are you struggling to read Junior ... as I have clearly stated it was silly & not cheating but the laws are the laws ... btw let's see if he continues to do it in Brisbane if he does it all the time." ALSO READ: 'Disgrace': Fans slam Steve Smith, Tim Paine, Matthew Wade for wayward antics in Sydney Test Are you struggling to read Junior ... as I have clearly stated it was silly & not cheating but the laws are the laws ... btw let’s see if he continues to do it in Brisbane if he does it all the time :.. #OnOn https://t.co/JoYunJn8X2 — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 13, 2021 × Earlier, Smith said he was shocked and disappointed to see the outrage over the video of him scuffing up the batting crease as he said it was something he does during matches. "I have been quite shocked and disappointed by the reaction to this. It's something I do in games to visualise where we are bowling, how the batter is playing our bowlers and then out of habit I always mark centre," Smith told the Daily Telegraph, as reported by Fox Sports.

Michael Vaughan, Mark Waugh involved in war of words over Steve Smith controversy

<p>Josh Hazlewood has said that Australia’s impeccable record in Brisbane gives a slight edge to the hosts in the fourth and final Test against India, scheduled to start from January 15 at The Gabba. Hazlewood, ahead of the series decider, said that Aussies grow an extra leg when playing in Brisbane while adding that all Australians love playing there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India, after making sensational comebacks in Melbourne and Sydney, will look to break Australia’s unbeaten run in Brisbane with the hosts yet to lose a match in the venue since 1988. Australia have played 31 matches in Brisbane since 1988 and have won 24 while drawing seven. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"All Australians love playing up there. We probably grow a leg given the record we've got. We know touring sides don't like to play there, so that puts us a bit ahead before a ball is bowled. I guess we thrive on that. It's an awesome place to play. Very much an Australian venue, I've always enjoyed playing there," Hazlewood told AAP.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-australias-josh-hazlewood-opens-up-on-england-and-india-series-ipl-2020-injuries-and-more-316469" hreflang="en">EXCLUSIVE: Australia's Josh Hazlewood opens up on England and India series, IPL 2020, injuries and more</a></strong></p>

<p>While Australia have almost their full-strength side, India, on the contrary, are a depleted, injury-plagued squad. While the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari are out with injuries, there are doubts over Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Agarwal and Ravichandran Ashwin, which may force the visitors to field an inexperienced playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If Bumrah doesn’t start then India will have a pace attack, which will be led by two-Test old Mohammed Siraj. On Australia’s fatigue and workload, Hazlewood was confident that the pace troika can pull through the final Test.</p>

<p>"It's probably the freshest we have felt while turning up to Sydney at this time of year, for a very long time," Hazlewood said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Back to back is fine ... even if we bowl 40-plus overs here, we'll be OK for Brisbane."&nbsp;</p>


Josh Hazlewood has said that Australia’s impeccable record in Brisbane gives a slight edge to the hosts in the fourth and final Test against India, scheduled to start from January 15 at The Gabba.

Josh Hazlewood has said that Australia’s impeccable record in Brisbane gives a slight edge to the hosts in the fourth and final Test against India, scheduled to start from January 15 at The Gabba. Hazlewood, ahead of the series decider, said that Aussies grow an extra leg when playing in Brisbane while adding that all Australians love playing there. India, after making sensational comebacks in Melbourne and Sydney, will look to break Australia’s unbeaten run in Brisbane with the hosts yet to lose a match in the venue since 1988. Australia have played 31 matches in Brisbane since 1988 and have won 24 while drawing seven. "All Australians love playing up there. We probably grow a leg given the record we've got. We know touring sides don't like to play there, so that puts us a bit ahead before a ball is bowled. I guess we thrive on that. It's an awesome place to play. Very much an Australian venue, I've always enjoyed playing there," Hazlewood told AAP. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Australia's Josh Hazlewood opens up on England and India series, IPL 2020, injuries and more While Australia have almost their full-strength side, India, on the contrary, are a depleted, injury-plagued squad. While the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari are out with injuries, there are doubts over Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Agarwal and Ravichandran Ashwin, which may force the visitors to field an inexperienced playing XI. If Bumrah doesn’t start then India will have a pace attack, which will be led by two-Test old Mohammed Siraj. On Australia’s fatigue and workload, Hazlewood was confident that the pace troika can pull through the final Test. "It's probably the freshest we have felt while turning up to Sydney at this time of year, for a very long time," Hazlewood said. "Back to back is fine ... even if we bowl 40-plus overs here, we'll be OK for Brisbane."

Brisbane record gives Australia edge over India: Josh Hazlewood

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ebcb1c19-77f4-4a6f-95c9-a6eabdbd40fa}{34}" paraid="1022404536" >Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari on Wednesday shut&nbsp;down Member of Parliament Babul Supriyo after an absurd tweet by the playback singer. Supriyo, after India’s drawn Test in Sydney, had blamed Vihari for not sealing India’s win and forcing it for a draw after a slow knock.&nbsp;Importantly, Supriyo even&nbsp;misspelt&nbsp;Vihari’s name as ‘Hanuma Bihari’ which infuriated the fans further.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0b3edc4b-ab44-457c-a352-0827f3b9c376}{32}" paraid="480874897" >After the Sydney Test when the entire world was hailing the efforts of Vihari and Ashwin, Babul Supriyo’s tweet took the fans by shock.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{07d0da45-4ad1-4926-a59e-36159622efcc}{172}" paraid="144462798" >While Supriyo was central to major criticism by the fans, Hanuma Vihari on Wednesday took to Twitter to shut Supriyo with an impactful reply.&nbsp;Vihari’s reply went viral in a jiffy as fans lauded the Indian batsman and the hero of Sydney Test for shutting Supriyo.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fc45f170-8f5e-43d7-b2e3-042689e2753b}{218}" paraid="15474828" >“Playing 109 balls to score 7 !That is atrocious to say the&nbsp;least•Hanuma&nbsp;Bihari has not only killed any Chance for India to achieve a historic win but has also murdered&nbsp;Cricket..&nbsp;not keeping win an option, even if remotely, is criminal. PS: I know that I know nothing&nbsp;abt&nbsp;cricket,” Supriyo had tweeted after the drawn Sydney Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fc45f170-8f5e-43d7-b2e3-042689e2753b}{218}" paraid="15474828" >To which the Indian batsman replied to simply correct the spelling of his name: "*Hanuma Vihari".</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fc45f170-8f5e-43d7-b2e3-042689e2753b}{218}" paraid="15474828" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-intervention-helps-team-india-get-swimming-pool-gym-housekeeping-staff-access-in-brisbane-356423" hreflang="en">BCCI intervention helps Team India get swimming pool, gym, housekeeping staff access in Brisbane</a></strong></p>

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<p>Another hero of Sydney Test, Ravichandran Ashwin also posted a screenshot of the conversation and enjoyed the cracking reply by the Indian batsman.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fans enjoyed Vihari's response as most of them said it was the greatest reply of the new year.</p>

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— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhaleraosarang/status/1349310550316994565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Indian cricket team, in the third Test against Australia in Sydney, achieved what has been hailed as one of the greatest draws in the history of Test cricket. With an injury-ravaged squad, the Indian team&nbsp;batted for 131 overs to save the Sydney Test. While the likes of&nbsp;Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara and Rishabh Pant started the great escape, Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin were the&nbsp;orchestrators for the visitors.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{dfcce635-b923-4047-8ff7-bac80df45e0c}{209}" paraid="1031886034" >Vihari, who suffered a grade 2 tear in his hamstring, batted for around 3 hours and helped India save the Sydney Test from an almost impossible situation. To his plight,&nbsp;Vihari was even unable to walk properly when he was&nbsp;stitching&nbsp;the heroic partnership with Ashwin.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{69274a5f-339c-4080-8455-3a9a8c73ff29}{101}" paraid="362019735" >Even Ashwin had a back spasm and was even unable to tie his shoelaces or even sit properly during Day 5 of the Sydney Test. But the duo, despite being hit several times on their body by the world-class Australian bowling attack, continued to bat for the sake of their country and team.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0b3edc4b-ab44-457c-a352-0827f3b9c376}{127}" paraid="1425923190" >Due to Ashwin and Vihari’s enormous effort, India drew the Sydney Test and kept the series alive at 1-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c0469b7f-91d3-4fe9-87df-2980fd557e48}{68}" paraid="1728017172" >India and Australia will now lock horns in the fourth and final Test, scheduled to start from January 15, at The Gabba in Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>


Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari on Wednesday shut down Member of Parliament Babul Supriyo after an absurd tweet by the playback singer. Supriyo, after India’s drawn Test in Sydney, had blamed Vihari for not sealing India’s win and forcing it for a draw after a slow knock.

Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari on Wednesday shut down Member of Parliament Babul Supriyo after an absurd tweet by the playback singer. Supriyo, after India’s drawn Test in Sydney, had blamed Vihari for not sealing India’s win and forcing it for a draw after a slow knock. Importantly, Supriyo even misspelt Vihari’s name as ‘Hanuma Bihari’ which infuriated the fans further. After the Sydney Test when the entire world was hailing the efforts of Vihari and Ashwin, Babul Supriyo’s tweet took the fans by shock. While Supriyo was central to major criticism by the fans, Hanuma Vihari on Wednesday took to Twitter to shut Supriyo with an impactful reply. Vihari’s reply went viral in a jiffy as fans lauded the Indian batsman and the hero of Sydney Test for shutting Supriyo. “Playing 109 balls to score 7 !That is atrocious to say the least•Hanuma Bihari has not only killed any Chance for India to achieve a historic win but has also murdered Cricket.. not keeping win an option, even if remotely, is criminal. PS: I know that I know nothing abt cricket,” Supriyo had tweeted after the drawn Sydney Test. To which the Indian batsman replied to simply correct the spelling of his name: "*Hanuma Vihari". ALSO READ: BCCI intervention helps Team India get swimming pool, gym, housekeeping staff access in Brisbane *Hanuma Vihari — Hanuma vihari (@Hanumavihari) January 13, 2021 × Another hero of Sydney Test, Ravichandran Ashwin also posted a screenshot of the conversation and enjoyed the cracking reply by the Indian batsman. ALSO READ: Bruised and broken but Sydney was 'conquered' ROFLMAX!! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/gIHpngYg3E — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 13, 2021 × Fans enjoyed Vihari's response as most of them said it was the greatest reply of the new year. Tweet of 2021. — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 13, 2021 × pic.twitter.com/yzebfJNSZq — Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) January 13, 2021 × pic.twitter.com/iX26WLJrSQ — Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) January 13, 2021 × Killed him in 1 tweet. — Abhinandan Nahata (@cricketgyani_an) January 13, 2021 × KING! — Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 13, 2021 × pic.twitter.com/l607PsWMzX — Kaushik (@iamnowayfunny) January 13, 2021 × King Hanuma 💙💙🔥 pic.twitter.com/K6u0o7D6Hu — Circuit 🏏 Expert (@Being_circuit) January 13, 2021 × The Indian cricket team, in the third Test against Australia in Sydney, achieved what has been hailed as one of the greatest draws in the history of Test cricket. With an injury-ravaged squad, the Indian team batted for 131 overs to save the Sydney Test. While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant started the great escape, Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin were the orchestrators for the visitors. Vihari, who suffered a grade 2 tear in his hamstring, batted for around 3 hours and helped India save the Sydney Test from an almost impossible situation. To his plight, Vihari was even unable to walk properly when he was stitching the heroic partnership with Ashwin. Even Ashwin had a back spasm and was even unable to tie his shoelaces or even sit properly during Day 5 of the Sydney Test. But the duo, despite being hit several times on their body by the world-class Australian bowling attack, continued to bat for the sake of their country and team. Due to Ashwin and Vihari’s enormous effort, India drew the Sydney Test and kept the series alive at 1-1. India and Australia will now lock horns in the fourth and final Test, scheduled to start from January 15, at The Gabba in Brisbane.

Hanuma Vihari shuts down MP Babul Supriyo as Ashwin goes 'ROFLMAX'

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0a19a365-2138-4e87-be46-4f74b8325b38}{94}" paraid="1342130459" >It has been a&nbsp;gruelling&nbsp;tour of Australia for the Indian cricket team and it got worse when the visitors faced difficult quarantine hurdles upon their arrival in Brisbane as they were not given access to the gym, swimming pool and the lift.&nbsp;The development forced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)&nbsp;to intervene. Now, the situation has been resolved as the Indian team has been provided access to the gym, swimming pool and the lift whereas room service is also expected to be available before the end of the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e6d05d3c-1859-4838-af4d-a2ed012f11be}{146}" paraid="1057664561" >The Indian team was even not provided room service in the Brisbane hotel which forced them to clean their own toilets and make their own beds. After playing through pain in the Sydney Test, the Indian team needs to have proper rest and facilities available to recover as they are an already depleted squad due to&nbsp;injury and can’t afford any other.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e6d05d3c-1859-4838-af4d-a2ed012f11be}{146}" paraid="1057664561" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/varun-aaron-hospitalised-for-laryngitis-pulls-out-of-syed-mushtaq-ali-t20-356414" hreflang="en">Varun Aaron hospitalised for laryngitis, pulls out of Syed Mushtaq Ali T20</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c658afe8-8547-439f-af0d-7a36920878c5}{96}" paraid="872329620" >According to India Today, the BCCI president and secretary Jay Shah got it touch with the Cricket Australia officials in a bid to make the basic facilities available for the visitors. According to the report,&nbsp;the BCCI had a word with captain Ajinkya Rahane and head coach Ravi Shastri to get first-hand information.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bcff86e8-5533-4f0c-9e4b-97376259f606}{38}" paraid="1983211246" >With just a couple of days to go for the fourth and final Test in Brisbane, the Indian cricket team is looking to make as much recovery as possible after battling it out for five days in Brisbane. The visitors may field a few inexperienced players with most of the senior players injured.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bcff86e8-5533-4f0c-9e4b-97376259f606}{38}" paraid="1983211246" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/absolute-rubbish-langer-goes-into-bat-for-paine-smith-356397" hreflang="en">'Absolute rubbish' - Langer goes into bat for Paine, Smith</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{136a671c-1f2c-4f33-adde-b8dbec52a9b8}{221}" paraid="985183668" >Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the series while Hanuma Vihari it out as well. Ravichandran Ashwin is a doubt as is the case with&nbsp;Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;and Mayank Agarwal. Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar and T Natarajan are in the fray to play in the Brisbane Test against Australia,&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{be10aa36-b994-4efb-8a1c-28d352d6aa42}{239}" paraid="738692707" >The fourth Test between India and Australia starts from January 15 at the Gabba in Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>


It has been a gruelling tour of Australia for the Indian cricket team and it got worse when the visitors faced difficult quarantine hurdles upon their arrival in Brisbane as they were not given access to the gym, swimming pool and the lift.

It has been a gruelling tour of Australia for the Indian cricket team and it got worse when the visitors faced difficult quarantine hurdles upon their arrival in Brisbane as they were not given access to the gym, swimming pool and the lift. The development forced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to intervene. Now, the situation has been resolved as the Indian team has been provided access to the gym, swimming pool and the lift whereas room service is also expected to be available before the end of the day. The Indian team was even not provided room service in the Brisbane hotel which forced them to clean their own toilets and make their own beds. After playing through pain in the Sydney Test, the Indian team needs to have proper rest and facilities available to recover as they are an already depleted squad due to injury and can’t afford any other. ALSO READ: Varun Aaron hospitalised for laryngitis, pulls out of Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 According to India Today, the BCCI president and secretary Jay Shah got it touch with the Cricket Australia officials in a bid to make the basic facilities available for the visitors. According to the report, the BCCI had a word with captain Ajinkya Rahane and head coach Ravi Shastri to get first-hand information. With just a couple of days to go for the fourth and final Test in Brisbane, the Indian cricket team is looking to make as much recovery as possible after battling it out for five days in Brisbane. The visitors may field a few inexperienced players with most of the senior players injured. ALSO READ: 'Absolute rubbish' - Langer goes into bat for Paine, Smith Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the series while Hanuma Vihari it out as well. Ravichandran Ashwin is a doubt as is the case with Jasprit Bumrah and Mayank Agarwal. Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar and T Natarajan are in the fray to play in the Brisbane Test against Australia, The fourth Test between India and Australia starts from January 15 at the Gabba in Brisbane.

BCCI intervention helps Team India get swimming pool, gym, housekeeping staff access in Brisbane

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