India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live Score Updates: India Team Selection in Question as Challenge Continues

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Here comes Bumrah!

Jasprit Bumrah returns just before lunch to try and make a breakthrough for India. Mitchell Starc went on strike.

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: 24 overs bowled

It’s 24 overs on day two. Only 110 overs. Australia is in complete control. There seems to be no end to their dominance at the moment and India appear to be no closer to the wicket. Smith is in complete control and the only way India can get a wicket is, apparently, if Australia gives it to them.

AUS 440/7 (110)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Smith closes in on 150 mark

Steve Smith shows no signs of slowing down just yet. Doesn’t get to 133, he takes a boundary almost every time.

AUS 439/7 (109)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Selection Debate

Mark Nicholas, Justin Langer and MSK Prasad disagree sharply over India’s team selection live. The idea of ​​two spinners was not widely adopted and the results of the game also confirm this.

AUS 432/7 (108)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Smith’s fun continues

Another spectacular shot from Steve Smith. At this stage he looks completely in control of the situation. Picks up the ball outside off stump and drives it towards mid-wicket for 4.

AUS 426/7 (107)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Time for a bigger twist?

Ravindra Jadeja is gaining momentum in the field but Rohit Sharma is yet to bring Washington Sundar into the attack. Perhaps it’s time to unwind at both ends? Siraj continues for now and hits another wayward bouncer that gets 4 byes.

AUS 420/7 (106)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Chance to get more wickets

Australia is no longer holding back and is definitely stepping on the gas pedal. They will be looking to reach 500 as quickly as possible, and Steve Smith and co. risk their stroke play. This will also be a chance for India to get some wickets.

AUS 411/7 (105)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Cummins OUT!

Pat Cummins looks to do well to get his 50 but loses to Nitish Reddy! Great catch from the youngster who dives to his left. A much needed breakthrough for Team India! Could this give them an opportunity to knock Australia out of the game sooner?

AUS 411/7 (104.1)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Important stats for Smith

For only the third time in his Test career, Steve Smith hit 3 or more sixes in an innings. A statistic that really shows how tough the fight has been for Team India, especially this morning.

AUS 411/6 (104)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Smith SIX!

Short, pulled away to fine leg for his third six! The next ball, down the track and sped majestically through the covers! Steve Smith finds his inner T20 game here this morning. Mohammed Siraj looks completely clueless.

AUS 411/6 (104)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: ‘Kohli, Kohli’

The Indian fanfare is huge no matter where in the world the game is being played, but MCG fans are now chanting “Kohli, Kohli”!

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: 400 players for Australia!

What a morning session it was for Baggie Greens! 400 more and it looks like the job is far from over!

AUS 400/6 (103.1)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Rohit reintroduces spin

Ravindra Jadeja is back in the attack. He’s starting to turn the pitch a bit, but the Aussies are still scoring goals easily. A 100-company partnership between Smith and Cummins.

AUS 399/6 (103)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Cummins Under 46

There is no stopping the workflow here. Pat Cummins deals with boundaries and times the hapless Siraj to get away. 7th four for him. And immediately after that, Siraj deviates greatly from his target and runs away from Pat Cummins and Rishabh Pant for 4 byes.

Cummins has been around for almost half a century. 15 plus.

AUS 394/6 (102)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: SMITH 100!

Driving through the covers, Steve Smith looks back on his 34th Test century. Second match in a row against India and he was phenomenal this morning. Steve Smith 103* with 167 balls!

AUS 379/6 (101)

India vs Australia Test Day 4, Day 2 Live: Kohil’s antics unnerve Smith

Virat Kohli tries to engage Steve Smith with chatter. The Indian star was spotted walking up to Smith at the stumps and uttering a few words. Smith is now close to his 34th Test ton.

Australia 371/6 (100 overs)

India vs Australia. 4th Test Live: Steve Smith closes in on 11th Test ton against India

Steve Smith already has 10 Test hundreds against India, which is already the best for a batter. He is approaching his 11th. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy was brought into the attack by Rohit Sharma.

India vs Australia 4th Test live: A fan enters the grounds and is taken away by security

A security breach at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when a fan tricked security into entering the ground from the stands. However, security responded quickly and took him back. The fan did manage to talk to Virat Kohli for a bit before he was taken away.

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 2 Live: Indian bouncer ploy backfires

Both Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep wanted to test Pat Cummins with bouncers this morning, but that plan seems to be faltering as of now. Akash ended with 15 runs, out of which Cummins scored 8 runs.

Australia 359/6 (96 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Smith beaten but not disqualified

Steve Smith continues to push his luck. Beaten many times by both Bumrah and Akash but remains on the field. It is understandable that Rohit was upset about the misses.

Australia 342/6 (94 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Bumrah vs Smith, Defining Battle

A look at the Bumrah vs Smith battle that is likely to determine the course of the second day’s play.

The fight between Steve Smith and Jasprit Bumrah starts early #AUSVIN pic.twitter.com/guoWglsJBT

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2024

India vs Australia 4th Test live: Smith takes the lead

Not the start India would have wanted with Steve Smith approaching a century. Even Jasprey Bumrah was able to test Smith the way he wanted, but the edge of the bat going into the wicket-keeper’s gloves is still missing.

Australia 332/6 (91 overs)

India vs Australia. 4th Test Day 2 Live: Black Armband Gesture from India

Team India players can be seen wearing black armbands on the field on the second day as a tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who breathed his last yesterday.

India – Australia. 4th Test Day 2 Live: Jasprit Bumrah back in attack

After a rather confusing call to open with the pair of Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, captain Rohit Sharma brings Jasprit Bumrah back into the attack in the third over of the day. He replaces Siraj.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Mohammed Siraj’s busy start

Mohammed Siraj starts India’s attack with the ball on Day 2 and it wasn’t the case for India. 9 runs from the over including a boundary off the bat of Pat Cummins. India need to do better if they want to restrict Australia to around 350.

Australia 320/9 (87 overs)

India vs Australia Test Day 4, Day 2 Live: Coach Gambhir Gives Long Inspiring Speech

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen giving a long pep talk to the assembled players after which Rohit Sharma also spoke a few words. India needs to fight back at the earliest. And now we are on our way!

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Weather Update

Yesterday we had a full day of play, but today and tomorrow the weather is not so promising. While a full 90-over game is possible today, it is Saturday that paints the worst picture of all. With around 60% chance of rain tomorrow, India needs to start preparing and implement its plans early.

IND vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Steve Smith key to India’s comeback

Steve Smith remains the most important wicket for India this morning. The iconic batter is already in fine form, having regained his confidence in Brisbane with a hundred. It would be important for India to bring it out as early as possible. But what strategy will India captain Rohit Sharma take against him? Will Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep start the batting attack today?

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Can India fight back in 1st session?

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 2 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from Melbourne. Australia prevailed after a stunning opening day in which as many as four of their players scored half-centuries. India managed to fight back in the final session with the help of Jasprit Bumrah, but they need quick wickets today to really make a comeback.