We review the fourth Test between Australia and India at Melbourne. Australia went 2-1 ahead after a special win.

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Talking Points:

  • A series where the first 40 overs is vastly different to the second 40
  • Why are India hesitant to play a fourth fast bowler?
  • India's issue with four tailenders - and Australia's advantage in the lower order
  • The Sam Konstas decision - and the hat tip to Bumrah
  • Nathan Lyon's first-innings v second-innings effectiveness in Australia
  • Jasprit Bumrah's mastery over the new and old ball
  • Siraj and Akash Deep: impressive yet unlucky
  • Rohit Sharma's struggles over his last 6 Tests


Participants:

Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)

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Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack| ESPNcricinfo

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