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Ajinkya Rahane helped India pull-off a draw in a nerve-wracking last session after Murali Vijay's (80) departure in the fourth over of the session triggered a mini collapse. With the fourth Test of the series ending in a draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia won the Border-Gavaskar, 2014-15 Trophy 2-0.  (Also Read:  HIGHLIGHTS: AUSTRALIA VS INDIA - 4th TEST, DAY 5, Sydney Cricket Ground ) Chasing 349, after Australia declared their innings on the overnight total of 251/6, Vijay led India's reply. The batsman, whose name is fast becoming synonymous with patience, held his nerve through tricky passages of time and anchored the innings for over two sessions to keep the visitors in fray. A short while later, with 148 runs needed, Virat Kohli (46) fell to Mitchell Starc, who also claimed Suresh Raina for a duck and Lyon picked Wriddhiman Saha for naught. Claiming wickets at regular intervals Australia seized the momentum. However, ably supported by Ravichandran Ashwin an...

4th TEST, DAY 5 - AUSTRALIA VS INDIA DAY 5 - SATURDAY 10 JANUARY , AUSTRALIA VS INDIA Match drawn (Australia won the series 2-0) India  2nd Innings: INdia  252/7 Run Rate: 2.80 Overs: 89.5 Murali Vijay 80, Lokesh Rahul 16, Rohit Sharma 39, Suresh Raina 0, Virat Kohli 46, Wriddhiman Saha 0, Ravichandran Ashwin 1, Ajinkya Rahane 38*, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 20* Mitchell Starc 2/36, Ryan Harris 0/34, Josh Hazlewood 2/31, Nathan Lyon 2/110, Shane Watson 1/22, Steve Smith 0/7 Australia  2nd Innings: Australia  251/6 Run Rate: 6.27 Overs: 40 David Warner 4, Chris Rogers 56, Shane Watson 16, Steve Smith 71, Shaun Marsh 1, Joe Burns 66, Brad Haddin 31*, Ryan Harris 0* Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/46, Umesh Yadav 0/45, Mohammed Shami 1/33, Ravichandran Ashwin 4/105, Suresh Raina 0/18 India 1st Innings: India 342/5 Run Rate: 2.97 Overs: 115 Murali Vijay 0, Lokesh Rahul 110, Rohit Sharma 53, Ajinkya Rahane 13, Suresh Raina 0, Virat ...

Australia had extended their lead to 348 on Day 4 and were 251/6 at stumps after bowling India out for 475 in the afternoon.  (Also Read:  HIGHLIGHTS: AUSTRALIA VS INDIA - 4th TEST, DAY 4, Sydney Cricket Ground ) Lasting for a little over a session and a half, the visitors added 133 runs to their overnight score. After Virat Kohli’s departure in the fifth over of the day, Ravichandran Ashwin led the lower-order in reducing the deficit with a well compiled half-century. The all-rounder then returned to pose problems for Australia with the ball. But despite his four-for, Australia finished the day on top. The Indian pacers provided little support from the other end and with Umesh Yadav being clobbered by the batsmen the hosts dominated the proceedings. Chris Rogers (56) and Steven Smith (71) milked the pacers while Joe Burns’ (66 off 56) helped Australia take the lead past 300.  Ashwin claimed David Warner and Shane Watson upfront as hosts looked to add quick runs to th...

4th TEST, DAY 4 - AUSTRALIA VS INDIA DAY 4 - FRIDAY 9 JANUARY , AUSTRALIA VS INDIA Stumps - Day 4: AUSTRALIA trail by 348 runs Australia  2nd Innings: Australia  251/6 Run Rate: 6.27 Overs: 40 David Warner 4, Chris Rogers 56, Shane Watson 16, Steve Smith 71, Shaun Marsh 1, Joe Burns 66, Brad Haddin 31*, Ryan Harris 0* Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/46, Umesh Yadav 0/45, Mohammed Shami 1/33, Ravichandran Ashwin 4/105, Suresh Raina 0/18 India 1st Innings: India 342/5 Run Rate: 2.97 Overs: 115 Murali Vijay 0, Lokesh Rahul 110, Rohit Sharma 53, Ajinkya Rahane 13, Suresh Raina 0, Virat Kohli 147, Wriddhiman Saha 35, Ravichandran Ashwin 50, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 30, Umesh Yadav 4, Mohammed Shami 16* Mitchell Starc 3/106, Ryan Harris 2/96, Josh Hazlewood 1/64, Nathan Lyon 2/123, Shane Watson 2/58, Steve Smith 0/17 Australia 1st Innings: Australia 572/7d Run Rate: 3.75 Overs: 152.3 David Warner 101, Chris Rogers 95, Shane Watson 81, Steve Smi...

A Test debut is the most special moment in a cricketer’s career. It’s the moment when all his early years’ sacrifices and hard work bear fruit. It was no different for 22-year-old KL Rahul, who made his Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.  (Also Read:  HIGHLIGHTS: AUSTRALIA VS INDIA - 4th TEST, DAY 1, Sydney Cricket Ground ) He went in with high expectations from himself and a fair amount of nervous energy. The nerves got the better of him and he could only manage 3 and 1 before playing rather rash shots to get out.  (Also Read:  Report: AUSTRALIA VS INDIA - 4th TEST, DAY 3, Sydney Cricket Ground ) So, when he came on to bat in the fourth Test of the series, Rahul was determined to give himself enough time for his nerves to settle down. It helped that this time he was sent to open the innings and so, could afford the luxury of time. He made the most of this opportunity and notched up a fighting and resolute 110, batting for almost six hours. Rahul’s inn...

India were trailing by 230 runs at the end of third day’s play against Australia in the last Test of the series. In a determined display, Lokesh Rahul (110) and Virat Kohli propelled India to 342/5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. While batting watchfully for over three sessions, the opener scored his maiden Test ton under pressure to keep India in the reckoning. His 97-run stand with Rohit Sharma included the crucial period in the morning, and was then involved in a 141-run stand with his captain. Kohli who has been in sublime touch on the tour scored his fourth hundred of the series as he rallied on and became the first player to score three successive centuries as captain.  (Also Read:  HIGHLIGHTS: AUSTRALIA VS INDIA - 4th TEST, DAY 1, Sydney Cricket Ground ) Kohli was batting on 140 with Wriddhiman Saha when play ended on Day 3. 501 runs behind, India had their task cut out when play resumed on the third morning. Rahul and Rohit responded to the challenge and watchful...