India’s captain Rohit Sharma admitted to struggling with his batting and leadership in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India lost the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne by 184 runs, sparking questions about Rohit’s Test future. He dismissed retirement rumours but acknowledged, “As a captain and batter, it’s disappointing when things don’t work.” India is now trailing 1-2 in the series. Rohit remains hopeful of a win in the final Sydney Test, saying, “A 2-2 draw will be nice.” India must win the match starting January 3 to retain the trophy and improve their World Test Championship final chances.

Australia defeated India by 184 runs in the 4th Test in Melbourne, securing a 2-1 series lead. Chasing 340, India crumbled to 155 all out. Pat Cummins starred with a double blow in the opening session, dismissing Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Virat Kohli fell before lunch, leaving India at 33/3. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s gritty 84 ended controversially after a DRS call. Despite a 88-run stand between Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, Australia triggered a collapse in the final session. Earlier, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland added crucial runs before Jasprit Bumrah wrapped up Australia’s innings at 234.

India's chase of 340 in the 4th Test against Australia is in jeopardy as Yashasvi Jaiswal's long innings was cut short controversially. Jaiswal, who scored 84 off 208 balls, was given out after a hook shot, despite no spike on the snickometer. Earlier, Rishabh Pant’s resistance ended with a reckless shot, and India’s tail has now been exposed. After a quick collapse post-Tea, Australia remains close to victory. India’s chase, already difficult, is further complicated by three quick wickets falling before Lunch. Australia set India a tough target, and the game is nearing its climax.

India ended Tea on Day 5 at 112/3, chasing 340 runs against Australia in the 4th Test at the MCG. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a resilient half-century, partnering with Rishabh Pant to stabilize the innings after India faced early setbacks. Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli fell cheaply, with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc dismantling the top order. Cummins dismissed Rohit and Rahul in the same over, while Starc claimed Kohli’s wicket with a tempting delivery. The required run rate has climbed to 5.50 per over, leaving India in a challenging position for the final session.

Australian media targeted Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, branding him "Captain Cry Baby" after his outburst at Yashasvi Jaiswal during Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia. Jaiswal dropped three catches, including crucial ones of Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins. Rohit’s visible frustration drew criticism from commentators and former cricketers. Mike Hussey condemned Rohit’s reaction, stressing the importance of supporting young players under pressure. Alyssa Healy emphasized the need for team unity, while Darren Berry suggested Jaiswal requires encouragement, not berating. The incident overshadowed India’s gritty battle on the field as they prepared for a challenging chase.

South Africa secured a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Centurion. South Africa’s resilience, led by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, allowed them to overcome a challenging chase. With this win, South Africa tops the WTC points table at 66.67%. India now faces pressure in their ongoing series against Australia, with their qualification hopes dependent on winning the series and favorable outcomes in other matches. Australia and India are closely competing for the second spot, with two matches remaining in the ongoing series.

  India fought valiantly on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, ending Australia’s second innings at 228/9. Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell, including 4 wickets and his 200th Test scalp, dismantled Australia’s batting. Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed key dismissals. Despite India’s efforts, a resilient 50-run last-wicket partnership between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland extended Australia’s lead to 333. Earlier, India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a valiant 114, bringing India’s first innings total to 369. With one day remaining, India faces a challenging chase in this thrilling Border-Gavaskar Trophy encounter.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's three dropped catches during Day 4 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground left India captain Rohit Sharma furious. The first drop came off Usman Khawaja, followed by a costly error on Marnus Labuschagne, and another dropped chance in the 49th over off Pat Cummins. Despite Jaiswal's blunders, Jasprit Bumrah's remarkable spell helped India gain the upper hand, reducing Australia to 135/6. However, commentators criticized Rohit's body language, suggesting he should have been more supportive of the young player. Australia still holds a significant lead in the match.

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, traveling from Bangkok to South Korea, crashed while landing at Muan Airport, killing at least 120 people onboard. The plane had 181 passengers, including six crew members. Footage shows the plane skidding off the runway, crashing into a wall, and bursting into flames. The cause is yet to be confirmed, but the fire service suspects a bird strike and adverse weather conditions may have contributed. Two survivors, both crew members, were rescued from the wreckage. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the crash.

Jasprit Bumrah became the fastest Indian to reach 200 Test wickets during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at Melbourne. Achieving the milestone in 44 matches and 8,484 deliveries, Bumrah surpassed Mohammed Shami’s record. Globally, he’s the fourth-quickest bowler to this feat, after Waqar Younis, Dale Steyn, and Kagiso Rabada. Bumrah also set a record with a phenomenal sub-20 bowling average, surpassing Joel Garner. His performance in the World Test Championship further cements his legacy, with 151 wickets since 2019. This milestone highlights Bumrah’s dominance and contributions to Indian cricket.