IND vs AUS 4th Test: The captain of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, has suffered an injury just before the Boxing Day Test against Australia. During a practice session on Sunday, he hurt his knee while working with a throwdown specialist. The ball hit his pad and then struck his knee, raising serious concerns for the Indian team. The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to take place in Melbourne on December 26, but injuries to key players have added to the team’s worries. Rohit’s Injury Raises Concerns Rohit’s injury is a significant blow for the Indian team, as he is a crucial batsman and the captain. The team management will need to assess the severity of his injury to decide if he will be fit to play in the Test match. Although Rohit hasn’t performed exceptionally well in the last two Tests, the team has high hopes for him in the upcoming match.
KL Rahul Also Injured The five-match Test series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1, and the Indian team is eager to win the next match to take the lead in the series. However, they faced another setback when KL Rahul, who has been performing brilliantly in recent matches, got injured during practice. He hurt his hand, prompting the team physio to come onto the field to treat him.
Exciting Matches So Far The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has already featured some thrilling matches. In the first Test, India had a strong start by defeating Australia by 295 runs. However, Australia made a remarkable comeback in the second Test, winning by 10 wickets, which leveled the series at 1-1. Third Test Drawn Due to Rain The third Test ended in a draw due to rain, leaving the series status unchanged. The next match will be played at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where it could be a decisive encounter for both teams.
India’s Record in Melbourne The Indian cricket team has played a total of 14 Test matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with 4 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws. Recently, India has shown impressive performances in Melbourne, especially during the 2020-21 Boxing Day Test, where they achieved a historic victory over Australia. This win boosted the team’s confidence, marking their second consecutive win in Melbourne, which is no easy feat against Australia on their home turf. Australia’s Dominance On the other hand, the Australian team has a strong record at the Melbourne ground, winning 67 out of 116 Test matches, with 32 losses and 17 draws The pitch and conditions at this venue generally favor the Australian team, contributing to their success. “But India is a strong team in world cricket, and they’ve pulled off some amazing wins in tough situations before. Still, winning at a place like Melbourne will be a real test for them.”
