The Indian cricket team departed from Brisbane to Melbourne on Thursday, December 19, ahead of the fourth Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). The match is set to take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
A video shared by Star Sports showed the team at the airport, with notable figures like captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and head coach Gautam Gambhir, alongside other players and support staff members.
The fourth Test at the MCG is scheduled from Thursday, December 26, to Monday, December 30. With the series currently tied at 1-1, the match will be crucial for both India and Australia as they aim to take the lead before the final Test in Sydney.
You can watch the video of Indian Team departing from Brisbane here:
https://x.com/starsportsindia/status/1869606564879106487?s=46
India battled hard and had luck on their side to draw the Brisbane Test
After a challenging start in the third BGT 2024-25 Test at Brisbane, the Indian team showcased resilience to secure a draw. While rain played a crucial role in the result, their determined effort will boost their confidence ahead of the Melbourne Test.
Batting first, Australia posted a formidable 445, powered by stellar centuries from Steve Smith and Travis Head. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for India, claiming six wickets.
In response, India managed 260, with vital contributions from KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77), along with a crucial 31 from Akash Deep, helping them avoid the follow-on.
Australia batted again to set a target for India, declaring their innings at 89/7 with Bumrah (3), Siraj (2), and Akash Deep (2) taking wickets. Rohit Sharma and his team reached 8/0 in 2.1 overs before rain on day five forced both sides to settle for a draw.
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