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India vs Australia, 4th Test: India 62/2 on rain-hit Day 2, trail Australia by 307

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 16, 2021, 12:41:32 IST

India vs Australia, 4th Test: India 62/2 on rain-hit Day 2, trail Australia by 307

Stay updated with Times of India for Live cricket score, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of 4th Test match between India and Australia

12:40 (IST) Jan 16

An update on playing hours for the remaining three days before we bid good bye for the day

Play will start 30 minutes early for the rest of the match to make up for the lost time. That means a 5 am IST start for the remaining three days of the match.

12:23 (IST) Jan 16

PLAY ABANDONED FOR THE DAY; WET GROUND CONDITIONS FORCE EARLY STUMPS

The entire post-Tea session went down the drain after a spell of heavy rain left the ground not fit enough to resume play, forcing the umpires to abandon play. The stoppage left India at 62/2 and trailing Australia by 307 runs in the first innings. Pujara (8*) and Rahane (2*) were at the crease when umpires called Tea. The home team can consider itself in front at the moment, having reached 369 in the morning and then coming back to take two wickets (Gill and Rohit), especially that of Rohit (44) who looked in ominous form before perishing to Lyon.

12:04 (IST) Jan 16

While we wait to hear more from Brisbane, here're some interesting bits about Nathan Lyon - the latest Aussie to join the 100-Test club.

The life and times of Nathan Lyon 🐐 #AUSvIND https://t.co/8tCrnlBFLB
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) 1610770109000

11:52 (IST) Jan 16

UPDATE: There will be another inspection at 12:15 pm IST. The ground is still not dry enough to resume play, and the last thing India can risk is injury to another player. Stay tuned.

Next inspection is scheduled for 16:45 local time (12:15PM IST)
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1610778070000

11:26 (IST) Jan 16

UPDATE: Covers are off, inspection at 11:45 am IST

The covers are off. The umpires will inspect the pitch in 25 minutes #AUSvIND
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 1610776189000

11:12 (IST) Jan 16

UPDATE: The rain has stopped

The rain has stopped! Let's have an inspection shall we? #AUSvIND
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 1610775673000

10:55 (IST) Jan 16

It's pouring at The Gabba

Do not venture out.😆☔ #AUSvIND https://t.co/MBMh5ZflGa
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1610774047000

10:36 (IST) Jan 16

Weather update: It's raining in Brisbane now

It's raining in Brisbane. Let's hope it's a passing shower! Updates to come #AUSvIND
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 1610773177000

10:28 (IST) Jan 16

Bad-Weather Alert! The Brisbane forecast was for some rain on Saturday afternoon, and it's happening that way. Covers have been brought on, and it seems the Tea Break will get a bit longer here. Stay tuned for more updates. India 62/2, trail Australia by 307 runs.

It was just a matter of time. The pitch has been covered. #AUSvIND https://t.co/p7hQsGlZZV
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1610772720000

10:11 (IST) Jan 16

Tea Time at The Gabba

India 62 for the loss of two wickets, trail Australia (369) by 307 runs. So far, it's been Australia's day, especially after that wicket of Rohit (44) who was looking in ominous touch, but is himself to be blamed for that rash shot off Lyon. It's been a struggle for the visitors since Rohit departed. Pujara batting on 8 off 49 balls and Rahane on 2 off 19 balls.

10:09 (IST) Jan 16

Rahane finally gets off the mark to score his first run of the 17th ball he faced. It was also India's first run since Rohit departed; 29 dot balls in between.

10:04 (IST) Jan 16

Australia bowl four maidens on the trot. Rahane yet to open his account, has 0* off 12 balls. Pressure mounts. India 60/2.

10:00 (IST) Jan 16

Rahane plays his 12th dot ball, yet to open his account. Pressure being exerted by the Aussies. India 60/2,

09:57 (IST) Jan 16

And that Rohit wicket was No. 397 for Lyon in Test cricket. Big landmark approaching for the offie. Will he get to 400 in his 100th Test?

🐐 No.397 #AUSvIND https://t.co/CmK5ORsyqu
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 1610770650000

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09:55 (IST) Jan 16

Fact

Nathan Lyon has now dismissed Rohit Sharma the most times (6) in Test cricket.

09:54 (IST) Jan 16

Rush of blood does Rohit in

From WOW to HOW..... 😔 #Rohit #AusvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 1610770968000

09:52 (IST) Jan 16

ICC sumps up the big moment on Day 2

Rohit Sharma holes out! He looked to take on Nathan Lyon, but was caught by Mitchell Starc at mid-wicket. Austra… https://t.co/Vwmclgmchv
— ICC (@ICC) 1610770887000

09:47 (IST) Jan 16

OUT! Lyon strikes, against the run of play. Rohit (44) plays one shot too many. Tries to come out to loft the off-spinner but ends up in the hands of Starc. India 60/2. And Rohit pulled up feeling his hamstring, it seems, just after playing that shot. That makes it even worse. India don't want any more injuries.

09:46 (IST) Jan 16

Four No. 6 for Rohit. This time off Lyon, in front of point.

09:44 (IST) Jan 16

Rohit Sharma (40*), it seems, is setting himself up for something special here. He moves into the 40s with another boundary through mid-off. India 55/1.

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