India vs Australia 4th Test, day 2 live score updates: Smith approaches ton, Kohli tries to attack

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Kohil’s antics leave Smith worried

Virat Kohli seems to be getting under Steve Smith’s skin while chatting away. The India star was seen walking up to Smith at the stumps and saying a few words. Smith is currently close to his 34th Test ton.

AUS 371/6 (100 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Steve Smith approaches 11th Test Tong vs India

Steve Smith has already achieved 10 Test hands against India, which is already tied for the most by a batsman. He’s heading into his 11th. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy took part in Rohit Sharma’s attack.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Fans enter the ground and are taken away by security personnel

A security breach occurred at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when a fan attempted to trick a security guard into entering the ground through the stands. However, the security team acted quickly and brought him back. The fan managed to have a short conversation with Virat Kohli before he was taken away.

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

Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep are looking to test Pat Cummins as a bouncer this morning, but that plan seems to have failed at the moment. Akash’s overs scored 15 runs and Cummins hit 8 of them.

AUS 359/6 (96 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Smith loses but is not sent off

Steve Smith continues to ride his luck. Despite losing to both Bumrah and Akash many times, he continued to stay on the pitch. Rohit is understandably irritated by the slip.

AUS 342/6 (94 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Bumrah vs Smith Decisive Battle

Let’s take a look at the Bumrah vs. Smith battle that is likely to shape the play on day two.

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India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Smith on the march

It wasn’t the start India were hoping for as Steve Smith sails towards his century. Even Jasprit Bumrah was able to test Smith the way he wanted, but the edge of his bat flowing into the wicketkeeper’s gloves is still missing.

AUS 332/6 (91 overs)

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

Players of the Indian team will be seen on the field for the second day wearing black armbands in honor of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who breathed his last yesterday.

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Jasprit Bumrah returns to attack

After a somewhat puzzling call to start with Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep pairing, skipper Rohit Sharma brought Jasprit Bumrah back into the attack for the third over of the day. He will replace Siraj.

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

On the second day, Mohammed Siraj took possession of the ball and started India’s attack, but this was not the way India wanted it to be. 9 runs from the over including a boundary off the bat of Pat Cummins. India needs to do better to restrict Australia to a score of around 350.

AUS 320/9 (87 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Coach Gambhir gives a long pep talk

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen giving his players a long pep talk in the huddle before Rohit Sharma also said a word. India needs to strike back early. And now we’re underway!

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Weather Updates

We played all day yesterday, but the weather is not so good today and tomorrow. It may be possible to play the full 90 overs today, but Saturday will be the worst. Since the chance of rain tomorrow is around 60%, India needs to start preparing early and execute its plans.

IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Steve Smith key to India fightback

Steve Smith remains India’s most important wicketkeeper this morning. The iconic batsman was already on a meteoric rise to top form and regained his confidence with his hundred in Brisbane. The key for India will be to get him out as soon as possible. But what strategy will Indian captain Rohit Sharma adopt against him? Will Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep start attacking with the ball today?

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Can India fight back in the first session?

Hello. Welcome to our live coverage of Day 2 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from Melbourne. Australia have the upper hand after an excellent opening day in which four batsmen scored their first half-century. India managed to fight back in the final session with the help of Jasprit Bumrah, but they need quick wickets today to truly make a comeback.