Star Australia batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday described Rishabh Pant as an "exceptional talent" after the Indian youngster powered India to a historic three-wicket win in the series-deciding 4th Test
India beat Australia 2-1 in reach the top of the ICC World Test Championship
India won the fourth and final test against Australia
Rishabh Pant led the chase with his aggressive yet mature unbeaten 89 while Shubman Gill scored 91 in the 4th Test at Brisbane. Check India vs Australia 4th Test highlights and scorecard here
India lost young Shubhman Gill (7) before vice-captain Rohit Sharma (44) threw his wicket before the tea break. Check India vs Australia 4th Test highlights here
India made a comeback in the final session, with debutant T Natarajan getting rid of Labuschagne and Matthew Wade (45) in the space of two overs
Harris replaces Pucovski as an opener in Australia's line-up while India will announce its playing 11 at the toss on January 15. Check IND vs AUS playing 11 and head to head details here
Rishabh Pant wasn't even aware that Steve Smith was removing his guard from the batting crease on the final day of the drawn third Test against Australia in Sydney, says India's batting coach Rathour
Steve Smith is 'shocked and disappointed' at the controversy created by the allegations levelled against him for a purported video where he is seen scuffing up the guard mark of Rishabh Pant
Australia coach Justin Langer cannot believe the "absolute load of rubbish" that Steve Smith was trying to scuff up Rishabh Pant's guard in the drawn Sydney Test
Ajinkya Rahane-led India staged a stunning fightback on day five of the Pink Test against Australia to eke out a draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground. And the Indian players relished the effort on social media.Navdeep Saini, who was playing his first Test, termed the game as a memorable debut while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hailed the tremendous spirit shown by the depleted Indian side."Sweet Emotion's! Such a special & memorable debut match. #NeverGiveUp," Navdeep tweeted.Opener Shubman Gill, playing only his second Test, wrote: "A team performance for the history books."In spite of a hamstring injury, Hanuma Vihari hit an unbeaten 161-ball 23 while Ravichandran Ashwin hit 39 off 128 balls as the two defended away any hopes Australia had of registering a win.With almost half of the side battling injuries, Rahane lauded the Indian side for showing grit and character and said there are a lot of things on which the team has to work ahead of the fourth Test."Bruised. Broken. But ...
Australia skipper Tim Paine felt 'disappointed' with himself after dropping three chances behind the stumps
Vihari (23 not out off 161) and Ashwin (39 not out off 128), who got together in the 89th over of India's second innings, wore down Australia by batting for more than 42 overs
Australia ended Day One at 166/2 in 55 overs that could be bowled because of rain. At Stumps, Labuschagne and Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 67 and 31
India made a solid start with Rohit Sharma (26) and Shubman Gill (50) stitching a 70-run opening stand. Gill went on to score his maiden half-century
India took a risk by selecting Rishabh Pant ahead of experienced gloveman Wriddhiman Saha in the second and third Tests against Australia to strengthen the batting
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting slammed Rishabh Pant for his below-par wicket-keeping on the opening day of the third Test at Sydney
Rohit replaces Mayank as one of the openers in India playing 11 while Navdeep Saini will make his Test debut in the third Test at SCG. Check IND vs AUS 3rd Test playing 11 here
Rahane showed great determination as he made an unbeaten 200-ball 104, studded with 12 hits to the fence
The visitors now look to wrap up the proceedings on the fourth day as Australia has a slender lead of two runs with only four wickets in hand