India, Australia and Steve Smith

Virat Kohli combusts and Steve Smith steps up as India and Australia's veterans take centre stage at the MCG
Steve Smith and Virat Kohli have been carrying the hopes of their nations for more than a decade now, and so it proved again on day two of the Boxing Day Test — but by stumps, one had risen to the occasion and the other had imploded.
Steve Smith’s 140 puts Australia in control of fourth cricket Test against India at MCG
Resuming on 311-6 after a dominant opening day, the hosts plundered another 163 runs before finally being dismissed soon after lunch.
Steve Smith’s 34th test century puts Australia in control over India on 2nd day of 4th test
Steve Smith’s stylish century powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series.
Australia's Smith Reaches 34th Test Century
Australia's Steve Smith slammed his second century of the series against India on Friday, reaching three figures on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
IND vs AUS: Australia Post 474 In First Innings After Steve Smith's 34th Century In Boxing Day Test At MCG
Australia posted 474 runs in the first innings, securing a daunting lead over India on Day 2 of the ongoing India vs Australia Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 on December 27 (Friday) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Smith's 140 puts Australia in control of 4th Test against India
A resurgent Steve Smith crunched his second century in as many Tests as Australia made a daunting 474 in their first innings of the fourth Test against India in Melbourne on Friday. Smith reached his 34th Test century with a boundary off Nitish Kumar Reddy,

MCG, Test and India

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice after Smith puts Australia in charge at MCG
Pat Cummins dismissed both India's openers, including KL Rahul on the last ball before tea, to leave India 51 for two on day ...
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli's stunning misunderstanding dismantles India's fight back; MCG boos India great
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli's terrible misunderstanding sparked India's collapse on Day 2 of 4th Test in Melbourne.
Watch: Heckled Virat Kohli confronts fans after dismissal at MCG
Virat Kohli was met with boos from Aussie fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Boxing Day Test. Involved in a ...
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Australia tighten grip on India in MCG Test
India’s reply was fraught with problems. Rohit Sharma, returning to open after a demotion to No. 6 in previous Tests, was ...
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Australia maintain full control despite Jaiswal's 82
Powered by Steve Smith's century and a couple of wickets each for Cummins and Boland, Australia ended Day 2 with a lead of 310 runs ...
IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 2 highlights: India slump to 164/5 at stumps, trail Australia by 310 runs at MCG
Australia had earlier been bowled out for 474, with Steve Smith scoring his 34th Test century in the morning session.
Cummins gets Rahul with 'brilliant' ball as Australia dominate India
Watch as Australia captain Pat Cummins bowls India's KL Rahul with a "jaffa" with the final ball before tea on the second day ...
Australian press slams 'Clown Kohli' after Indian batting star barges into debutant Sam Konstas at MCG
Virat Kohli found himself embroiled in another controversy in the ongoing tour of Australia after barging into debutant Sam ...
Late Boland burst puts India under pressure in MCG test
India suffered a disastrous run-out and Scott Boland took two wickets to leave the tourists in trouble at 164 for five on day ...
Virat Kohli stays calm as MCG pitch invader tries to embrace him
During the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the MCG, a fan ran onto the field to embrace Virat Kohli. Kohli ...