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India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 LIVE: Smith motoring towards 150

Steve Smith is showing no signs of slowing down yet. Up to 133 not out, he’s picking up a boundary almost every over. 

AUS 439/7 (109)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 LIVE: Selection debate

Mark Nicholas, Justin Langer and MSK Prasad in vehement disagreement on air regarding the team picked by India. The idea of two spinners hasn’t gone down well, and the results so far in the game back that up as well.

AUS 432/7 (108)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 LIVE: Smith’s merry flow continues

Another spectacular shot by Steve Smith. He looks completely in control at this stage. Picks up a ball wide outside the off-stump and slogs it towards mid-wicket for 4.

AUS 426/7 (107)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 LIVE: Time for more spin?

Ravindra Jadeja is getting some turn on the pitch, but Rohit Sharma hasn’t quite yet brought Washington Sundar into the attack. Perhaps it’s time for spin from both ends? Siraj continues for now, and delivers another wayward bouncer that goes for 4 byes.

AUS 420/7 (106)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 LIVE: Chance for more wickets

Australia are not holding back any further, and are definitely pressing the accelerator. They will look to get to 500 as quick as possible, and Steve Smith and co. are taking the risks with their strokeplay. 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 go big to get his 50 but holds out to Nitish Reddy! A great catch by the youngster, who dives to his left. Much-needed breakthrough for Team India! Can this give them the bite to bowl Australia out quicker?

AUS 411/7 (104.1)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 LIVE: Big stat for Smith

For only the third time in his entire Test career, Steve Smith has hit 3 or more sixes in an innings. A stat that truly defines how big a struggle it 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 towards fine leg for his third six! Next ball, down the track and driven through the covers majestically! Steve Smith is finding his inner T20 game back 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 massive no matter what part of the world the game is being played, but the fans at the MCG are chanting “Kohli, Kohli” now!

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 LIVE: 400 up for Australia!

What a morning session this has been for the Baggy Greens! 400 up and it looks nowhere near done yet!

AUS 400/6 (103.1)

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

Ravindra Jadeja is back into the attack. He’s getting a little bit of turn on the pitch, but Australia are still finding it easy to score runs. 100-run partnership between Smith and Cummins.

AUS 399/6 (103)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 LIVE: Cummins up to 46

No stop of run flow here. Pat Cummins is dealing in boundaries and timing the hapless Siraj away. 7th four for him. And right after that, Siraj goes way off his mark and it runs away over Pat Cummins and Rishabh Pant for 4 byes. 

Cummins nearing a half-century here. 15 off the over.

AUS 394/6 (102)

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

Drives it through the covers, Steve Smith brings up his 34th Test century. Second consecutive against India, and he’s been phenomenal this morning. Steve Smith 103* off 167 balls!

AUS 379/6 (101)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Kohil’s Antics To Unnerve Smith

Virat Kohli looks to get under Steve Smith’s skin with some chatter. The India star was spotted walking up to Smith at the stumps and utter a few words. Smith isn’t far away from his 34th Test ton at the moment.

AUS 371/6 (100 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Steve Smith Nears 11th Test Ton vs India

Steve Smith already has 10 Test hundreds to his name against India, already the joint-most for a batter. He is cruising towards his 11th. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy has been brought into the attack by Rohit Sharma. 

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Fan Enters Ground, Taken Away By Security

A security breach at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as a fan tricks guards to enter the ground from the stands. However, the security team acted quickly and took him back. The fan did manage to have a brief chat with Virat Kohli before being taken away.

IND vs AUS 4th Test, Day 2 Live: India’s Bouncer Ploy Backfiring

Both Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep have looked to test Pat Cummins with bouncers this morning but the plan seems to be misfiring at the moment. 15 runs from Akash’s over, with Cummins hitting 8 of them. 

AUS 359/6 (96 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Smith Beaten But Not Dismissed

Steve Smith continues to ride his luck. Beaten many times, both by Bumrah and Akash, but remains stationed on the pitch. Rohit understandably getting frustrated in the slips. 

AUS 342/6 (94 overs)

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

A look at the Bumrah vs Smith battle that is likely to shape up the second day’s play.

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India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Smith Marches On

Not the kind of starts that India would’ve wanted, with Steve Smith cruising towards a century. Even Jasprit Bumrah has been able to test Smith the way he would’ve liked but that edge of the bat flowing into the wicket-keeper’s gloves is still missing.

AUS 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 Day 2 in the field as a tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh who breathed his last yesterday. 

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Jasprit Bumrah Back In Attack

After a rather baffling call to start with the pairing of Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, skipper Rohit Sharma brings back Jasprit Bumrah in attack for the third over of the day. He replaces Siraj.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Mohammed Siraj’s Eventful Start

Mohammed Siraj begins India’s attack with the ball on Day 2 and it isn’t how India would have wanted it to be. 9 runs from the over including a boundary from the bat of Pat Cummins. India need to do better if they are to restrict Australia around a score of 350.

AUS 320/9 (87 overs)

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2 Live: Coach Gambhir Gives Long Pep Talk

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was spotted giving a long pep-talk to the players in a huddle before Rohit Sharma also spoke a few words. India need to fightback early. And now, we are underway!

India vs Australia 4th Test Live: Weather Update

We had a full day’s play yesterday but the weather isn’t as promising today and tomorrow. While a full 90-over play could be possible today as well, it’s Saturday that paints the worst picture of all. With about 60% chance of rain tomorrow, India need to start their preparations and execute their plans early.

IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Steve Smith Key To India’s Fightback

Steve Smith remains the most important wicket for India this morning. The Iconic batter is already soaring in top form, having regained his confidence in Brisbane with a hundred. It would be key for India to get his out as early as possible. But what kind of a strategy India skipper Rohit Sharma would adopt against him? Will Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep start the attack with the ball today?

India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 2 Live: Can India Fightback In 1st Session?

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of the 4th Test between India and Australia from Melbourne. Australia have the upper hand after a terrific Day 1 that saw as many as 4 of their batters scoring a half-century. India did manage to fightback in the final session with the help of Jasprit Bumrah but they need quick wickets today to truly make a comeback.