Welcome to information.com.au’s protection of the fourth Take a look at at between Australia and India.
On the sector, it was the Australians who took management, with Usman Khawaja main the vacationers to 4-255 at stumps after a powerful century that marks his sixth since his 2022 recall to the Take a look at aspect.
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He’ll resume on 104 not out, with Cameron Inexperienced unbeaten on 49.
Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi marked 75 years of Australian-Indian cricketing relationships in entrance of a smaller-than-projected 60,000 spectators in Ahmedabad.
Play will get underway at 3pm (AEDT). Observe under for stay updates.
2.30pm – Black armband tribute for Cummins’ mum
Australia will put on black armbands on Friday in a tribute to Pat Cummins’ mom, Maria, who handed away peacefully on Friday.
Maria Cummins had been battling severe sickness in palliative care, with the Australian captain deciding to return residence and miss the final two Take a look at in India so he may very well be by her aspect.
Information Corp stories Cummins informed teammate and pals his mom handed away peacefully, surrounded by household, which incorporates sons Matt and Tim, in addition to daughters Laura and Kara.
Maria Cummins had been affected by breast most cancers, having been initially recognized in 2005.
She was an enormous supporter of the Jane McGrath New 12 months’s Pink Take a look at on the SCG.
In an announcement, Cricket Australia mentioned: “We’re deeply saddened on the passing of Maria Cummins in a single day. On behalf of Australian Cricket, we prolong our heartfelt condolences to Pat, the Cummins household and their pals.
“The Australian Males’s workforce will at this time put on black armbands as a mark of respect.”
2pm – Mark Waugh’s wild Smith concept
Maybe essentially the most dramatic second of play got here in the course of the tea break when Aussie Take a look at legend Mark Waugh urged there are indicators Aussie famous person Steve Smith may very well be contemplating an early retirement from Take a look at cricket.
Smith made headlines this week when placing it on the document that he’s unlikely to return to India when Australia subsequent excursions the subcontinent in 4 years’ time.
Nonetheless, Waugh has a concept Smith might pull the pin a lot sooner than anticipated.
Smith mentioned in January he couldn’t assure he’ll nonetheless be taking part in at Take a look at degree for the 2023-24 Aussie summer season, but additionally pressured he has “no plans” for retirement.
Smith additionally mentioned earlier this week in India: “I can’t see myself coming again actually, if I’m being life like”.
“It’s attention-grabbing, a couple of occasions Steve Smith has talked about retirement on this Tour down the road. It wouldn’t shock me if he simply in a single day offers up,” Waugh mentioned on Fox Cricket.
Former Aussie Take a look at keeper Brad Haddin additionally mentioned Smith could also be contemplating an early retirement.
“I’m with you Junior. He additionally mentioned it in the course of the Australian summer season,” Haddin mentioned.
“He mentioned it a couple of occasions, like, ‘Oh, I in all probability haven’t received as many video games as folks assume left in me’. He talked about it once more earlier than this Take a look at match. Worrying indicators.”
